New Jersey Voter Registration Glitch Registers Thousands of Noncitizens
In New Jersey, a software error in the state's motor vehicle voter registration program, operating under the previous administration, led to approximately 6,600 noncitizens being registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. Fewer than 400 of these individuals…
Philadelphia, PA, July 22, 2026 —
TRENTON, NJ – A software malfunction within New Jersey’s motor vehicle voter registration system, operational under the prior administration, resulted in the erroneous registration of approximately 6,600 noncitizens to vote. The period affected by this system error spans from June 2023 to June 2024.
Officials have stated that fewer than 400 of the improperly registered individuals actually cast a ballot during this timeframe. Crucially, there is currently no evidence to suggest that the votes cast by these individuals had any impact on the outcomes of any elections held during that period.
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s office announced the discovery of the issue, attributing it to a software error. In response, the administration is initiating steps to rectify the voter rolls by removing the noncitizens who were erroneously registered. An investigation into the cause of the system failure is also underway.
The motor vehicle voter registration program, which allows individuals to register to vote when obtaining or renewing a driver’s license, is managed by the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission. The specifics of the software error and the exact nature of the investigation were not immediately available. The administration has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the integrity of the state’s electoral process.
Story summarized from the original created by Aliya Schneider on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
