New Jersey Reviews Voter Registrations After Software Glitch Affects Noncitizens
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill stated that over 2,000 individuals identified as noncitizen voters may actually be citizens, following a software glitch that led to approximately 6,600 noncitizens being registered to vote. The state is reviewing these registrations to ensure…
Philadelphia, PA, July 28, 2026 —
New Jersey is undertaking a review of approximately 6,600 voter registrations that were incorrectly identified as belonging to noncitizens due to a software glitch. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that over 2,000 of these individuals may actually be citizens.
The state’s election officials are working to re-examine these registrations. The primary goal of this review is to ensure that eligible citizens are not disenfranchised as a result of the technical error. Simultaneously, individuals confirmed to be noncitizens will be removed from the voter rolls.
This situation occurs as discussions surrounding election security and voter integrity continue at the national level. The accuracy of voter registration databases and the processes for maintaining them are central to these ongoing debates.
The contractor’s name responsible for the software that caused the glitch was not provided. The specific timeline for the completion of the review was also not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Aliya Schneider on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
