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HB 2435

Relating to monthly statistical report on voter registrations.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Court Boice and 8 co-sponsors

HB 2435 mandates Oregon election officials publish monthly statistical reports on voter registration activity to increase transparency and public oversight of electoral administration.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 2435

Legislative bill overview

HB 2435 requires Oregon election officials to produce and publish monthly statistical reports on voter registrations, tracking metrics like new registrations, removals, and registration status changes. The bill aims to provide regular public transparency regarding voter roll management and administration.

Why is this important

Voter registration data directly affects election integrity and public confidence in electoral systems. Regular statistical reporting allows the public, media, and policymakers to monitor registration trends, identify potential irregularities, and evaluate election administration performance on an ongoing basis rather than only after elections.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and cost: Monthly reporting requirements create recurring workload and potential expenses for county election offices that may already face resource constraints
  • Data privacy concerns: Regular publication of registration statistics could inadvertently reveal sensitive patterns about voter demographics or eligibility statuses if not carefully anonymized
  • Utility and interpretation: Critics may question whether monthly granularity is necessary (versus quarterly or annual reporting) and whether raw statistics without context could be misinterpreted by the public

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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