Mikie Sherrill identifies software error that registered 6,600 non-citizens to New Jersey voter rolls
Mikie Sherrill announced that a software error in the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission system improperly registered 6,600 non-citizens to the state's voter rolls between June 2023 and June 2024. The error occurred when individuals who indicated they were not U.S. citizens were automatically registered to vote while applying for driver's licenses or identification cards. Sherrill blamed the previous administration for the oversight, noting that the mistake was not publicly disclosed until her current term. While the error was significant, investigators found that fewer than 400 of the non-citizens actually cast ballots. The administration is currently working to replace the vendor, IDEMIA, which was responsible for the system. The discovery has provided ammunition for Republicans, who argue that non-citizen voting is a persistent issue. The administration used the example to support the "SAVE America Act," a proposal to require proof of citizenship for all voters. While the 400 votes cast by non-citizens represent a small fraction of the total electorate, Sherrill emphasized the need for accountability and transparency to maintain the integrity of the state's elections.