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Sen. Wyden Warns SSA Chief Against Voter Database Plan

4/5/2026

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Wyden Opposes Voter Database

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) warned Frank Bisignano, chief of the Social Security Administration (SSA), against implementing U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to create a voter database.
Wyden called the order a potential act of 'blatant voter suppression' ahead of the midterms.
He warned the plan could undermine vote-by-mail and disenfranchise voters.
Wyden questioned whether consent was obtained to use citizens' Social Security data, noting such sharing may conflict with regulations.

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Trump's Voter Database

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified voters.
Democrats decry the move.
States such as Arizona, California, and Oregon plan to sue.
Critics say the order lacks legal authority and could disenfranchise voters.
Officials from various states intend to resist compliance, citing privacy concerns and questions about federal databases.

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Wyden Opposes Voter Database

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) warned Frank Bisignano, chief of the Social Security Administration (SSA), against implementing U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to create a voter database.
Wyden called the order a potential act of 'blatant voter suppression' ahead of the midterms.
He warned the plan could undermine vote-by-mail and disenfranchise voters.
Wyden questioned whether consent was obtained to use citizens' Social Security data, noting such sharing may conflict with regulations.

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