NJ Voter Roll Review
New Jersey Officials Review Voter Rolls After Thousands of Improper Registrations Discovered
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DHS identified 35,000 potential registered aliens in New Jersey, with officials noting that this figure may be just the beginning and that federal authorities will help identify illegal voters and ensure election integrity.
The Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) was briefly taken offline on July 21 to copy and preserve the system and to update the status of affected registrations, enabling officials to reflect the remediation work.
The underlying issue is tied to a flawed Motor Vehicle Commission automatic voter registration system, with reports noting the errors occurred under the administration of former Gov. Phil Murphy.
Federal reaction included DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stating that New Jersey will cooperate with a federal investigation and that DHS is identifying illegal voters to help ensure election integrity.
New Jersey officials have removed roughly 5,100 noncitizens from voter rolls after discovering a software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission's automatic registration system. The error allowed about 6,600 noncitizens to register between 2023 and 2024, with approximately 340 of them actually casting ballots in past elections Audacy. Governor Mikie Sherrill's administration says roughly 220 of those voters who voted may actually be eligible pending county review, while another 1,450 registrations were changed to rejected status for further investigation NJ.com.
How the MVC System Failed 6,600 Voters
The flawed Motor Vehicle Commission automatic voter registration system created the registration error under the previous administration NJ.com. The state locked its Statewide Voter Registration System offline on July 21 to preserve data and update the status of affected registrations. Deletion of the 5,100 registrations applied only to individuals with no additional registrations or other voting records WPG Talk Radio.
Federal Authorities Identify Much Larger Problem
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security identified approximately 35,000 potential registered noncitizens in New Jersey, suggesting the software error uncovered only part of a larger issue AOL. Federal officials say this figure may be just the beginning. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that New Jersey will cooperate with a federal investigation to identify illegal voters and ensure election integrity News 12 Long Island.
340 Noncitizens Cast Ballots in Previous Elections
Of the 6,600 noncitizens registered through the error, approximately 340 actually voted in past elections Audacy. According to AOL, about 220 of those voters who cast ballots may actually be eligible to vote pending further county review. The remaining cases require additional verification before voting rights are either restored or permanently denied.
Ongoing Investigation and Eligibility Review
A law firm called CSG is leading an ongoing investigation to review records and determine final eligibility for the affected voters NJ.com. The governor's office says the goal is to fix the error quickly while protecting eligible voters and ensuring fair elections. The state continues to coordinate with federal authorities as the review process moves forward WPG Talk Radio.
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