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Mikie Sherrill Discloses Software Error Adding 6,600 Noncitizens to New Jersey Voter Rolls

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a software error in the state's Motor Vehicle System led to the registration of approximately 6,600 noncitizens on the voter rolls between June 2023 and June 2024. While fewer than 400 of these individuals actually cast ballots, the discovery has highlighted vulnerabilities in the state's 'motor-voter' system, which automatically registers drivers without verifying citizenship. Governor Mikie Sherrill stated that the state has already removed 4,500 ineligible individuals from the rolls, while 2,100 others are undergoing further review to ensure no lawful citizens are disenfranchised. The administration announced that the error was caused by a technology vendor and that the state plans to replace the vendor by 2027. The disclosure has prompted a push for federal oversight. The administration argued that the error strengthens its case for stricter voter registration laws. Meanwhile, conservative experts noted that the lack of a national standard for reporting noncitizen errors makes it difficult to determine the scope of the problem nationwide.

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