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New Jersey Admits 6,600 Non-Citizens Registered to Vote Due to Major DMV Software Error

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New Jersey Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill revealed Monday that a software glitch in the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission system improperly registered roughly 6,600 non-U.S. citizens to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. The error occurred despite individuals clearly stating they were not citizens when applying for driver’s licenses.

Serious Election Integrity Failure Under Previous Democratic Leadership

The problem took place under former Democratic Governor Phil Murphy’s administration. Sherrill stated she learned of the issue last week and immediately ordered an investigation, the removal of those improperly registered from voter rolls, and replacement of the responsible vendor.

Non-Citizen Voting Remains Illegal – Yet Vulnerabilities Persist

Federal law prohibits non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections. This latest revelation in New Jersey adds to growing national concerns about weaknesses in motor-voter systems that can allow ineligible individuals onto the rolls.

Trump’s SAVE Act Would Prevent These Dangerous Errors Nationwide

President Donald Trump has made the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act a top priority precisely to close loopholes like this one. The legislation would require clear proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration, helping prevent mistakes — or worse — from compromising election integrity.

Governor Sherrill Orders Cleanup and Accountability

Sherrill emphasized her commitment to election integrity as a former military veteran and federal prosecutor. She directed the removal of the nearly 6,600 improperly registered individuals and launched a full investigation into how the error occurred and who was responsible.

Preliminary Review Shows Hundreds Voted

Early analysis indicates fewer than 400 of those erroneously registered actually cast ballots. While the votes were spread across parties, the incident underscores the real risks when systems fail to properly verify citizenship.

Democrat-Led States Face Growing Scrutiny Over Voter Rolls

This New Jersey case joins other reports from Republican-led election integrity efforts highlighting non-citizen registrations in multiple states. Motor-voter programs, intended to increase access, have repeatedly shown vulnerabilities that demand stronger safeguards.

Why President Trump’s Election Security Focus Matters

President Trump has repeatedly warned that loose verification standards threaten the sacred right of American citizens to choose their leaders. His push for national standards like documentary proof of citizenship would protect every legal voter by ensuring only eligible citizens participate.

Time for Real Solutions and National Standards

While Governor Sherrill is taking steps to address the immediate problem in New Jersey, the broader issue requires systemic reform. The SAVE Act represents a common-sense solution that puts the integrity of American elections first, regardless of party or state.

Protecting Democracy Means Protecting the Citizen Vote

Every American — Democrat, Republican, and Independent — deserves confidence that their vote counts and is not diluted by errors or ineligible ballots. Incidents like New Jersey’s software failure demonstrate why President Trump’s leadership on election integrity remains critically important.

As more states confront these challenges, the case for strong, uniform protections continues to grow. President Trump’s America First agenda prioritizes securing our elections so that government truly remains of the people, by the people, and for the people — American citizens.