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Oregon leaders are reminding residents they can still register to vote or change their party affiliation as usual.

The state has unearthed several hundred more people than previously known who were improperly registered to vote under Oregon’s motor voter law.

Supporters say ranked-choice voting can reduce political partisanship, while critics and clerks say it would be costly and complex.

The DMV said Friday it first learned about improper registrations in early August. Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and Gov. Tina Kotek say they learned about it in mid-September.

Top election staffers appeared before a legislative committee for the first time since revelations Oregon improperly registered more than 1,200 people to vote.

Officials say 10 of those improperly registered went on to vote. They stress the issue will not be a factor in this year’s election.

County clerks from Klamath, Lane and Harney Counties discuss the challenges they face administering the upcoming election, from the spread of disinformation, staffing shortages and budget cuts, to physical threats and the intimidation of election workers.

The state is still working to identify how many people were improperly registered to vote despite not being U.S. citizens.

The news comes as immigration and allegations of voter fraud animate Republican politics nationally.

More than a third of Oregon's county clerks have departed since the 2020 presidential election, and it's come as election administrators face many challenges, including conspiracy theories, onerous record requests, and insufficient resources.

Clerks say their offices cannot support Measure 117 as it's currently drafted and raised concerns around funding and transparency.

The Oregon Republican Party challenged Libertarian ballot access because of an internal dispute over party bylaws.