Oregon DMV Error Registers 300 Noncitizens to Vote
Republican lawmakers urge Governor Kotek to secure voter rolls after DMV mistakenly registers noncitizens, with two having cast ballots.
Overview
- Since 2021, 306 noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote due to a data entry issue at the Oregon DMV.
- Republican lawmakers are calling for measures to ensure the integrity of voter rolls, similar to actions taken in Virginia.
- Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade stated that those mistakenly registered will be notified and will not receive ballots unless they prove eligibility.
- The DMV has implemented additional verification steps to prevent future errors and is conducting further audits.
- Officials emphasize that the error affects a tiny fraction of Oregon's 3 million registered voters and is unlikely to impact upcoming elections.