The following February, Richardson reported what he found in the Oregon voting system: Some areas for improvement, but generally a system that works well and cleanly. … I want to make sure that the citizens of the state can trust their (voting) system.” These figures demonstrate that voter fraud is exceedingly rare in Oregon, and is no more widespread in vote by mail elections than it is in polling place elections.” Across the border in Idaho, state officials like those in Oregon have declined to provide to federal officials some sensitive voter information. Intuitive or not, the Oregon voting process is secure.