More than 6K non-citizens registered to vote in New Jersey due to software issue: Sherrill

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Announces Software Error Affecting Non-Citizen Voter Registrations

A software glitch in the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles has led to the erroneous registration of over 6,000 non-U.S. citizens to vote in the state. According to Governor Mikie Sherrill, who disclosed the issue on Tuesday, the error occurred between June 2023 and June 2024. The software malfunction resulted in the registration of non-citizens, who were not eligible to vote, on the state's voter rolls. This issue has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in New Jersey.

The Governor's office has revealed that while over 6,000 non-citizens were registered to vote, less than 400 of them actually cast ballots. Despite the relatively small number of individuals who voted, the error highlights the need for robust checks and balances in the voter registration process. It is unclear at this time how the software error occurred or what steps the state will take to prevent similar issues in the future. An investigation into the matter is likely to be launched to determine the cause of the error and to implement corrective measures.

The discovery of the software error comes as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of voter registration rolls. New Jersey officials will need to take swift action to rectify the situation and prevent similar errors from occurring in the future.