Tag Archives: Voter Data

False claim that Oregon voters outnumber residents

A June 28 Instagram video shows a man speaking about the population of registered voters in Oregon. “Today I’m going to talk about phantom voters,” the man says. “The state claims that there are 3.1 million eligible voters in Oregon with 2.9 million registered. But voter registration data by county shows that there are more […]
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Election 2020: How to check your Oregon ballot status

Oregon elections officials had already received three out of every 10 ballots distributed to voters for the 2020 general election, an unprecedented rate of early return. For voters who might be curious about where their ballots are in the process, there are several ways to check. Source: Election 2020: How to check your Oregon ballot status

Opinion: Oregon is on the cutting edge of secure, modern elections

Oregonians are known for their pioneering spirit. We are trail blazers who are always exploring new frontiers. We are never satisfied with the status quo, and that is why Oregon is leading efforts to modernize and improve elections. Source: Opinion: Oregon is on the cutting edge of secure, modern elections | oregonlive.com

Oregon Voter Data For Sale On Dark Web, Secretary Of State Says

A 19-year-old is attempting to sell Oregon’s voter registration data on the dark web, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The data is publicly available from the Oregon Secretary of State for $500. But state law prohibits reselling it. Source: Oregon Voter Data For Sale On Dark Web, Secretary Of State Says . […]
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Feds come up with $500 for statewide voter info list

Under a new policy Secretary of State Dennis Richardson developed in late July, the statewide voter list purchased by the commission did not include a lot of personal and detailed information about voters. Secretary of State Dennis Richardson said Friday that federal officials ponied up the $500 necessary to purchase Oregon’s statewide voter list. Source: […]
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Editorial: Finding the balance in voter information disclosure

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson has declined again to provide the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity with Oregon voter information. It was the correct decision.State law requires a $500 fee for the records. The commission did not pay. More importantly, Richardson sought legal clarity on what voter information he is required to release […]
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Richardson alters policy on selling voter registration lists

Secretary of State Dennis Richardson said Thursday that he plans to change the type of voter registration information that is publicly available after receiving a second request from President Trump’s election integrity commission. Source: Pamplin Media Group – Richardson alters policy on selling voter registration lists

Dennis Richardson – OPB’s Think Out Loud

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson joins us to discuss his perspective on President Trump’s commission on voter fraud and what Richardson sees as the biggest opportunities for improvement in Oregon’s electoral system. Source: Dennis Richardson | Albina Ministerial Alliance | Water Treatment | Transit Security . Radio | OPB

Oregon secretary of state limits voter rolls info disclosure

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson said Thursday his office has issued a revised, more limited policy on public disclosure of information from voter rolls, in the wake of a request by the Trump administration for all publicly available voter registration information from all 50 states. Source: Oregon secretary of state limits voter rolls info […]
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Oregon Secretary of State Restricts the Release of Voter Information, Says Feds Still Have to Pay $500

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson announced this afternoon that his office will no longer release the birth dates and and phone numbers of the state’s registered voters, in an effort to protect their privacy. Source: Oregon Secretary of State Restricts the Release of Voter Information, Says Feds Still Have to Pay $500 – Willamette […]
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