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In December, DOJ officials demanded that Oklahoma turn over its complete statewide voter registration list, including highly sensitive personal data. The department argued it needed the database to evaluate how the state maintains its voter rolls.

The letter itself contained a basic factual mistake, addressing Paul Ziriax as Oklahoma’s “Secretary of State.”

Though Ziriax is the state’s chief election official, he actually serves as secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board — a different position entirely. Ziriax has never been the secretary of state.

After sending the letter and not hearing anything back, DOJ officials began following up.

One message from Voting Section acting chief Eric Neff asked Oklahoma officials about the status of the request.

Weeks later, another follow-up went out asking again for an update.

“Following up again here,” Neff wrote. “Please contact me asap for an update.”

There was just one small problem. The emails were never delivered.

The confusion came to light on Jan. 28, when Oklahoma officials finally received the messages — and immediately realized what had happened.

“I regret to inform you that we did not receive the emails you sent on December 10, December 19, and January 13,” Oklahoma election official Misha Mohr wrote in a reply. “Today, January 28, 2026, is the first time we have seen these communications. The email address was misspelled on the previous correspondence.”