NJ Dmv's Software Glitch Allowed Over 6,600 Non-citizen Registrations

WHO:

New York Times - New Jersey Governor Sherrill

WHAT:

New York Times - A software glitch at the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles led to the improper voter registration of approximately 6,600 noncitizens.

New York Times - Of the registered noncitizens, 400 cast ballots.

NY Post - Sherrill stated, "We have no evidence at this time that any elections were swayed."

WHERE:

New York Times - New Jersey

WHEN:

New York Times - The improper registrations occurred between June 2023 and June 2024.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 18:24 UTC)

A software glitch at the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles has resulted in the improper voter registration of approximately 6,600 noncitizens, with 400 of those individuals casting ballots. New Jersey Governor Sherrill stated that there is currently no evidence suggesting that any elections were swayed by this issue. The improper registrations took place between June 2023 and June 2024.