Mikie Sherrill identifies software error that registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill revealed that a software error within the state's Motor Vehicle Commission resulted in the registration of approximately 6,600 noncitizens as voters. While the majority of these individuals did not cast a ballot, fewer than 400 noncitizens actually voted in the recent election. Sherrill attributed the oversight to a computer glitch that occurred between June 2023 and June 2024, noting that the mistake happened before she took office. The administration announced that the Department of Homeland Security identified up to 278,000 noncitizens on the voter rolls across four states, a figure the administration used to support claims of widespread election fraud. However, many experts and Democratic lawmakers argue that the New Jersey error represents a minuscule fraction of the total votes cast and does not prove the election was stolen. Sherrill has launched an investigation to ensure accountability, while Republicans have called for an independent review of the state's election systems.

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