6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in N.J. because of a ‘software error,’ governor says

Key Points:

• Approximately 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote in New Jersey between 2023 and 2024 due to a software error in the state's Motor Vehicle System, with around 400 improperly casting ballots, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
• The error occurred despite these individuals indicating they were not U.S. citizens when applying for driver's licenses or ID cards, and the state is currently removing their names from voter rolls.
• Gov. Sherrill emphasized there is no evidence that any elections were swayed by these votes and criticized former Governor Phil Murphy’s administration for not addressing the issue earlier.
• The discovery comes amid broader national debates on election integrity, with some citing such incidents to support stricter voting laws, though Sherrill rejected claims that the issue undermines overall election integrity.
• New Jersey is conducting its own investigation, holding people accountable, replacing the vendor responsible for the error, and refusing to share personal data with federal authorities due to concerns over politicization.