Zerohedge: NJ Voter Rolls Mishap: 6,600 Non-Citizens Registered

Summary

Were thousands of non-citizens improperly registered to vote in New Jersey? Governor Mikie Sherrill revealed a software glitch in the state's Motor Vehicle Commission system mistakenly registered approximately 6,600 individuals who indicated they were not U.S. citizens between June 2023 and June 2024. The error occurred when applicants answered 'no' to citizenship questions on a keypad but were still registered due to the software issue. A preliminary analysis indicates fewer than 400 of these erroneously registered individuals actually voted, appearing across all party affiliations statewide. Governor Sherrill stated the issue occurred under the previous administration and has launched an investigation, ordering election officials to purge the incorrect registrations. The software error has since been fixed as of June 2024, and the vendor responsible is being replaced. This detailed account by the governor is valuable for understanding election integrity issues and the specific technical failures that can occur, highlighting the importance of robust system oversight. The incident has also become a point of contention in national politics, with the White House citing it as evidence for the need to pass the SAVE America Act. New Jersey is continuing efforts to ensure only eligible citizens are registered and that all lawful votes are counted.