California's Motor Voter Program Reports Nearly 23,000 Wrong Records Sent

According to a new report, California's motor vehicle department on Wednesday admitted it had sent 23,000 electors badly to the secretary of state's office.

The public agency told the Sacramento Bee that the problems had occurred as part of the Motor Voter program, which allows 18-year-olds and older to sign up for "completing a driver's license, a credit card, or a credit card." identity or transaction ".

MORE THAN ONE MILLION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DESIGNATED CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSES, STATE DMV ANNOUNCES

The problem apparently occurred at the fault of technicians because they "flipped between screens" and "merged incorrectly" registration information for residents of California.

"We are determined to do this work and are working closely with Secretary of State Alex Padilla's office to correct the mistakes that have occurred," said the agency's director in a statement on Wednesday.

Of the 23,000 residents whose registrations were sent, 1,600 reported that they did not submit an affidavit of registration.

Other inscriptions have affected "voter preferences, such as mail-order voting options, selection of language and political parties," according to a letter sent by the DMV to Padilla.

The DMV reportedly stated that none of the applicants were illegal immigrants.

A member of the Fresno Assembly called the mistake "concealment" and asked that the agency be audited.

"Waiting in long queues is one thing, but walking in a registered way and going out in another way is another thing," said Jim Patterson.

NAMES OF NON-AMERICAN CITIZENS MORE AND MORE FOUND ON THE ROLES OF ELECTORS

The state-run motor-voters program, which began in April, sparked concern earlier this year as voters felt it could be an easy way for non-citizens to vote. .

"You put the state in a state of disaster," said Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True the Vote. "They do not seem to have a process in place to make sure people are what they say they are."

State officials challenged the allegations, saying guarantees would be in place to prevent non-citizens from voting.

Elizabeth Llorente of Fox News contributed to this report.