New Jersey Governor Reports 6,600 Non-citizens on Voter Rolls Due to Glitch

WHO:

CBS News - Mikie Sherrill, the current governor of New Jersey, took office this year.

CBS News - Phil Murphy was the governor during the time the software error occurred.

CNN - New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat.

CBS News - Phil Murphy, former governor of New Jersey.

CBS News - White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson.

WHAT:

ABC News - Sherrill stated that the state is taking action to remove the erroneously added voter registrations from the 2023-24 period and is replacing the vendor responsible for the system.

ABC News - Sherrill confirmed that the state is launching an independent investigation into how the software error occurred.

ABC News - Sherrill stated that the state has "no evidence at this time that any elections were swayed" because of the improperly registered voters.

Fox News - The Department of Justice has given New Jersey five days to hand over voter data related to the 6,600 noncitizen registrations as part of its investigation.

CNN - Sherrill stated that the improper registrations occurred “through no fault of their own” as the individuals indicated they were non-citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

CNN - Sherrill said she learned about the improper registrations “last week.”

CNN - Sherrill emphasized that the incident validates some of Trump’s assertions regarding non-citizen voting and highlights the need for the SAVE America Act.

NBC News - Sherrill stated that "fewer than 400 individuals" among the noncitizens ended up voting in elections.

NBC News - Sherrill confirmed that the names of the improperly registered individuals are currently being removed from the voter rolls.

ABC News - Sherrill stated that the state is taking care to protect the identities of noncitizens who were registered inadvertently so that their immigration status does not get imperiled.

ABC News - Sherrill confirmed that the state is taking care to protect the identities of noncitizens who were registered inadvertently so that their immigration status does not get imperiled.

ABC News - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin alleged that New Jersey could have "as many as ... 35,152 non-citizens registered to vote in New Jersey."

ABC News - Sherrill stated that the state's "preliminary analysis" found that less than 400 people who were erroneously registered to vote had voted in elections and were not tied to just one party; they were registered as Democrats, Republicans, or unaffiliated voters.

CBS News - Sherrill stated that nearly 400 of the improperly registered individuals cast ballots in elections during 2023 and 2024.

CBS News - Sherrill expressed that the incident underscores the necessity of the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registrations.

CBS News - Sherrill stated that the registrations occurred “through no fault of their own” as the individuals indicated they were non-citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

CBS News - Sherrill has ordered the removal of erroneously added voter registrations from the 2023-24 period and is replacing the vendor responsible for the system.

CBS News - Sherrill is launching an investigation into how the software error happened.

CBS News - The estimate of 250,000 noncitizen registered voters across four states was based on an analysis of commercial databases.

CNN - Approximately 6,600 non-citizens were mistakenly added to New Jersey’s voter rolls.

CBS News - A preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the improperly registered individuals cast ballots, which is a confirmation of the earlier estimate.

CBS News - A preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the improperly registered individuals cast ballots.

CBS News - Sherrill ordered the removal of erroneously added voter registrations and is replacing the vendor responsible for the system.

ABC News - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin alleged that New Jersey could have "as many as ... 35,152 non-citizens registered to vote in New Jersey."

ABC News - Sherrill confirmed that the state is taking care to protect the identities of noncitizens who were registered inadvertently so that their immigration status does not get imperiled.

ABC News - IDEMIA, the company that runs the system faulted by the governor, stated that it has worked with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for more than 40 years to support the process of voter registration during driver's license applications.

CNN - Sherrill stated that the 400 improper voters were registered as Democrats, Republicans, and independents, and were "scattered across the state."

CNN - Sherrill learned about the improper registrations "last week."

Fox News - President Trump gave a primetime address from the White House renewing his call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act just days before Sherrill's disclosure.

Fox News - Governor Mikie Sherrill revealed that "roughly 6,600 people" were registered due to a "serious software error" by the state's DMV between June 2023 and June 2024.

NBC News - Sherrill stated that "fewer than 400 individuals" among the noncitizens ended up voting in elections.

CBS News - Sherrill stated that nearly 400 of the improperly registered individuals cast ballots in elections during 2023 and 2024.

CBS News - Sherrill expressed that the incident underscores the necessity of the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registrations.

CBS News - Sherrill stated that the registrations occurred “through no fault of their own” as the individuals indicated they were non-citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

CNN - Sherrill stated that the improper registrations occurred “through no fault of their own” as the individuals indicated they were non-citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

CBS News - Sherrill confirmed that the names of the improperly registered individuals are currently being removed from the voter rolls.

NBC News - Sherrill stated that the registrations occurred “through no fault of their own” as the individuals indicated they were non-citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

CNN - Sherrill stated that the improper registrations occurred “through no fault of their own” as the individuals indicated they were non-citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

CBS News - Sherrill has ordered the removal of erroneously added voter registrations from the 2023-24 period and is replacing the vendor responsible for the system.

NBC News - Sherrill confirmed that the names of the improperly registered individuals are currently being removed from the voter rolls.

CBS News - Sherrill is launching an investigation into how the software error happened.

CBS News - The estimate of 250,000 noncitizen registered voters across four states was based on an analysis of commercial databases.

CNN - Approximately 6,600 non-citizens were mistakenly added to New Jersey’s voter rolls.

CBS News - Nearly 400 of these non-citizens cast improper ballots in elections during 2023 and 2024.

IJR - The issue was attributed to a “serious software error” at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

WHERE:

CNN - New Jersey.

WHEN:

CBS News - The software error occurred in 2023 and 2024.

WHY:

CNN - Sherrill emphasized that the incident validates some of Trump’s assertions regarding non-citizen voting and highlights the need for the SAVE America Act.

CBS News - Sherrill expressed being "appalled by the reckless failures that allowed this to happen and the lack of transparency shown by those in charge at the time."

CNN - Sherrill expressed that the incident underscores the necessity of the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registrations.

CBS News - Sherrill expressed being "appalled by the reckless failures that allowed this to happen and the lack of transparency shown by those in charge at the time."

CNN - Sherrill expressed that the incident underscores the necessity of the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registrations.

CBS News - Sherrill expressed being "appalled by the reckless failures that allowed this to happen and the lack of transparency shown by those in charge at the time."

CNN - The governor stated that the registrations occurred “through no fault of their own” as the individuals indicated they were non-citizens while applying for driver's licenses.

CBS News - Sherrill expressed being “appalled by the reckless failures” that allowed the error to happen.

HOW:

ABC News - The Department of Justice is investigating the matter and has requested additional information from New Jersey regarding the registered noncitizens and details on the approximately 400 who voted.

CBS News - Sherrill is launching an investigation into how the software error occurred.

CBS News - A preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the improperly registered individuals cast ballots, which is a confirmation of the earlier estimate.

CBS News - The method used to estimate noncitizen registrations is likely to lead to false positives, significantly overestimating the number of potential noncitizens on voter rolls, according to David Becker, executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research.

CBS News - A preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the improperly registered individuals cast ballots.

CBS News - Sherrill ordered the removal of erroneously added voter registrations and is replacing the vendor responsible for the system.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 20:22 UTC)

New Jersey is taking significant steps to address voter registration issues, with officials announcing plans to remove incorrectly added registrations from the 2023-24 period and replace the vendor responsible for the system. In addition, an independent investigation is being launched to determine how the software error occurred, although officials have stated there is currently no evidence that any elections were affected by these improperly registered voters. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has requested that New Jersey provide voter data related to 6,600 noncitizen registrations within five days as part of its ongoing investigation.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 17:23 UTC)

New Jersey officials have confirmed that fewer than 400 individuals who were improperly registered to vote did so while indicating they were non-citizens when applying for driver's licenses, a situation that state representative Sherrill stated occurred “through no fault of their own.” Sherrill emphasized that this incident validates some of Trump's claims about non-citizen voting and underscores the need for the SAVE America Act, while also assuring that the identities of those noncitizens will be protected to avoid jeopardizing their immigration status. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is investigating the matter and has requested additional information from New Jersey regarding the registered noncitizens and the details surrounding the approximately 400 who voted.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 15:29 UTC)

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has raised concerns about the potential presence of over 35,000 non-citizens registered to vote in New Jersey. However, a preliminary analysis by Sherrill indicates that fewer than 400 of these improperly registered individuals actually cast ballots in the recent elections, and they were affiliated with various political parties. In response to this issue, Sherrill has ordered the removal of these erroneous registrations and is launching an investigation into the software error that led to their inclusion.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 14:40 UTC)

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has alleged that New Jersey could have as many as 35,152 non-citizens registered to vote in the state. However, Representative Mikie Sherrill stated that a preliminary analysis found fewer than 400 of those erroneously registered individuals actually voted, and they were affiliated with various political parties. The Department of Justice is now investigating the situation and has requested more information from New Jersey about the registered non-citizens and the details surrounding those who participated in elections.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 13:23 UTC)

President Trump delivered a primetime address from the White House, urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act just days before Sherrill revealed that 400 improper voters were registered as Democrats, Republicans, and independents, scattered across the state. Sherrill learned about these improper registrations last week, raising concerns about the integrity of the voting process. The situation has sparked significant attention as it unfolds in the lead-up to upcoming elections.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 12:23 UTC)

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a serious software error at the state's DMV led to roughly 6,600 people being registered, with fewer than 400 of those noncitizens actually voting in elections. She pointed out that this incident supports some of Trump’s claims about non-citizen voting and underscores the importance of the SAVE America Act. In response, Sherrill is initiating an investigation to determine how this software error happened.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 07:48 UTC)

Nearly 400 individuals who were improperly registered cast ballots in elections during 2023 and 2024, according to Sherrill, who emphasized the urgent need for the SAVE America Act to require proof of citizenship for voter registrations. Sherrill expressed her dismay over the situation, stating she was "appalled by the reckless failures that allowed this to happen and the lack of transparency shown by those in charge at the time." She clarified that these registrations occurred “through no fault of their own,” as the individuals had indicated they were non-citizens when applying for driver's licenses.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 00:13 UTC)

Sherrill confirmed that the names of individuals who were improperly registered to vote are being removed from the voter rolls, stating that this occurred “through no fault of their own” as they indicated non-citizen status while applying for driver's licenses. She expressed her dismay over the situation, calling attention to the need for the SAVE America Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship for voter registrations, and criticized the lack of transparency from those in charge at the time. A preliminary analysis has revealed that fewer than 400 of these improperly registered individuals actually cast ballots, aligning with earlier estimates.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 23:16 UTC)

In a recent development, Sherrill announced the removal of improperly registered voters, stating that these errors occurred “through no fault of their own” as many individuals mistakenly indicated they were non-citizens when applying for driver's licenses. Sherrill is not only removing these erroneous registrations from the 2023-24 period but is also replacing the vendor responsible for the system, confirming that fewer than 400 of the affected individuals actually cast ballots. This incident highlights the importance of the SAVE America Act, which aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registrations.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Mikie Sherrill, who recently took office as the governor of New Jersey, is launching an investigation into a software error that led to an estimate of 250,000 noncitizen registered voters across four states. This estimate was based on an analysis of commercial databases, and Sherrill expressed her outrage over the "reckless failures" and lack of transparency from those in charge at the time, specifically referring to Phil Murphy's administration. David Becker, the executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, noted that the method used for estimating noncitizen registrations is likely to produce false positives, significantly inflating the number of potential noncitizens on voter rolls.

(UPDATED July 21, 2026 20:22 UTC)

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were mistakenly added to the state's voter rolls due to a serious software error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Nearly 400 of these individuals cast improper ballots in elections during 2023 and 2024, prompting Sherrill to express her outrage over the "reckless failures" that allowed this situation to occur. In response, she has ordered the removal of these erroneous registrations and is replacing the vendor responsible for the system.