Associated Press: Voter Registration Error Affects Far More Than First Thought
Damon Effingham, acting director of the government watchdog group Common Cause, described the incident as "a catastrophic failure" of access to voting.
"For decades, the MVA has been one of the main avenues for Americans to register to vote," Effingham said in a statement. "Tonight's news represents a catastrophic failure by the MVA in their duty to ensure every eligible Marylander has access to their right to vote."
Effingham pointed out that the provisional ballots won't be counted until the second Wednesday after Tuesday's primary.