State Elections Director Molly Woon confirmed that a significant data entry error at the Oregon DMV led to over 300 noncitizens being mistakenly registered to vote. This was first recognized when DMV staff notified her of the issue. Fortunately, safeguards are in place, and only two of those registered actually cast ballots. State election officials are now working diligently with county clerks to rectify the situation to ensure that no further errors allow noncitizens to receive ballots.
The mix-up had occurred because the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services division of the Oregon Department of Transportation misclassified noncitizens as citizens during the registration process. This incident highlights potential flaws in the voter registration system and emphasizes the necessity for absolute accuracy in classification, particularly when determining eligibility to participate in elections.
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