Nearly 400 non-citizens in New Jersey cast ballots due to a software error that registered about 6,600 non-citizens between June 2023 and June 2024. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the issue on Tuesday, stating there is no evidence any elections were swayed.
Key Takeaways
A software error in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle System accidentally registered about 6,600 non-citizens to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that fewer than 400 of these individuals cast ballots in various elections. The White House used this incident to push for the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
- Software error registered about 6,600 non-citizens to vote in New Jersey
- Fewer than 400 non-citizens cast ballots in various elections
- Governor Sherrill ordered removal of these individuals from voter rolls and replaced the vendor responsible for the error
- White House uses incident to push for SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote
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| Number Of Non-citizen Voters | 1 Difference | Reuters and Daily Mail report that fewer than 400 non-citizens cast ballots, while Time reports this number is based on a preliminary analysis. | ▼ |
| Dhs Claims | 1 Difference | Reuters and Daily Mail report DHS claims 278,000 non-citizens are registered to vote in four states, while Time reports this number as "thousands." | ▼ |
| Save America Act | 1 Difference | Reuters and Daily Mail report that the White House uses this incident to push for the SAVE America Act, while Time reports concerns from Democrats about the legislation. | ▼ |
Number Of Non-citizen Voters
▼Reuters and Daily Mail report that fewer than 400 non-citizens cast ballots, while Time reports this number is based on a preliminary analysis.
Dhs Claims
▼Reuters and Daily Mail report DHS claims 278,000 non-citizens are registered to vote in four states, while Time reports this number as "thousands."
Save America Act
▼Reuters and Daily Mail report that the White House uses this incident to push for the SAVE America Act, while Time reports concerns from Democrats about the legislation.
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Sherrill ordered the removal of these individuals from voter rolls and replaced the vendor responsible for the error. The White House seized upon this disclosure to push for the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Democrats and voting rights groups argue that such legislation is intended to disenfranchise legitimate voters.
President Donald Trump has been pushing claims about widespread non-citizen voting ahead of the midterms. However, studies show such incidents are rare and often a result of error rather than fraudulent intent. Sherrill criticized Trump's credibility on election integrity, emphasizing her administration's commitment to transparency and accountability.
The incident comes as Trump has been promoting false claims about widespread voter fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claimed thousands of non-citizens were registered in four states, including New Jersey, but did not provide substantial evidence or data behind these numbers.
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