Hundreds of Noncitizens Voted in New Jersey Elections, Governor Reveals
Summary
A technical mistake in New Jersey allowed some non-citizens to register to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. About 400 of these people voted in state elections before the error was fixed, according to Governor Mikie Sherrill.Key Facts
- The error happened in the Motor Vehicle Commission system.
- It allowed people who said they were non-citizens to register to vote, which is not allowed.
- The mistake lasted about one year and was corrected in June 2024.
- Fewer than 400 newly registered non-citizens voted in various elections.
- These voters were spread throughout New Jersey and included Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated voters.
- Governor Sherrill learned about the problem only last week and has promised to remove those illegally registered.
- Sherrill criticized the previous administration for not being open about the issue.
- The announcement comes amid national discussions led by President Donald Trump about election security and voter eligibility.
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