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Mikie Sherrill admits software glitch allowed 6,600 noncitizens to register to vote in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill admitted that a software glitch allowed approximately 6,600 noncitizens to register to vote in the state between June 2023 and June 2024. While fewer than 400 of these individuals actually cast ballots, the administration announced that the error serves as a primary reason for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act. This legislation would require states to use the Department of Homeland Security’s SAVE system to confirm citizenship and mandate voter ID for federal elections. Democrats have alleged that the SAVE Act is a voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise citizens without proper documentation. However, the administration maintains that the user-friendly system will ensure only lawful citizens vote. While the Department of Justice is currently investigating the case, Mikie Sherrill has launched an independent investigation and stated that the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department for political purposes. The administration continues to push for the bill's passage before the Senate's summer recess.

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