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NJ Republicans say noncitizen voter problem is larger than governor disclosed

Headline from Gothamist, from the development of Jul 23, 2026

Newest development Jul 23, 2026 · 2 reportsHundreds of non-citizens voted in NJ elections since 2023 – but Dem governor still blames Trump

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill New Jersey Republicans say they’ve found evidence of illegal voting activity outside the time period Sherrill discussed this week. [ more › ]

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Developments in this update

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  1. 6,600 noncitizens in N.J. said improperly registered to vote

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

  2. Raffensperger reacts to improper noncitizen voter registrations in New Jersey, DHS claims

    Headline from CBS News ·

  3. New Jersey’s Damning Admission on Illegal Voting

    Headline from National Review ·

  4. Names this update

    NJ Republicans say noncitizen voter problem is larger than governor disclosed

    Headline from Gothamist ·

  5. Voter registration error in NJ prompts states to audit systems

    Headline from Billings Gazette ·

  6. Newest

    Hundreds of non-citizens voted in NJ elections since 2023 – but Dem governor still blames Trump

    Headline from Legitgov ·

7 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

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  1. Shore News Network

    DHS Says Up to 35,152 Potential Non-Citizens Found on New Jersey Voter Rolls Amid Records Dispute (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    Trenton, NJ — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is claiming that a preliminary review of New Jersey’s voter registration database identified as many as 35,152 registered voters who may be non-citizens, adding new attention to an ongoing legal dispute between the federal government and New Jer…

  2. Just the News

    State motor vehicle system registers 6,600 non-citizens to vote, New Jersey Gov. Sherrill says (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The applicants correctly indicated that they were not U.S. citizens, according to Sherrill, but the system accidentally recorded them as citizens.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Error led to 6600 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote in NJ, Gov. says (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    A software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System led to around 6,600 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote, according to Governor Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill made the announcement during a press conference in Trenton on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

  4. NBC New York

    ‘Serious software error' leads to 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, Sherrill said (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    (Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Error led to 6600 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote in NJ, governor says (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System led to around 6,600 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill made the announcement during a press conference in Trenton on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

  6. The Daily Wire

    New Jersey Registered Thousands Of Non-Citizens To Vote Due To ‘Software Error’ (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The Daily Wire's feed description

    Thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote in New Jersey in what officials are classifying as a “software error.” Democratic New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill revealed Tuesday that she was made aware of the apparent mistake last week.

  7. New York Times

    Software Error Led to 400 Noncitizens Voting in N.J., Gov. Sherrill Says (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles glitch also led to roughly 6,600 noncitizens being registered to vote, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced on Tuesday.

  8. Shore News Network

    Gov. Mikie Sherrill Admits: Thousands of Illegals Registered to Vote in New Jersey (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    Trenton, NJ – Thousands of illegal migrants were registered to vote in New Jersey, and today Governor Mikie Sherrill finally admitted what many Republicans have been saying for years. Since taking office she maintained that illegal aliens were not being registered to vote in the Garden State.

  9. Washington Times

    New Jersey finds 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote and hundreds voting (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    New Jersey registered roughly 6,600 noncitizens to vote before the 2024 election, and nearly 400 cast ballots, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said in a statement Tuesday.

  10. New York Post

    More than 6,000 non-citizens registered to vote in NJ by ‘software error,’ Gov. Sherrill admits (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "We have no evidence at this time that any elections were swayed," Sherrill said during a press conference Tuesday.

  11. Pix11

    Non-citizens registered to vote in NJ after software glitch: Gov. Sherrill (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- Thousands of non-citizen New Jersey residents were registered to vote in a system error between 2023 and 2024, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said. "Our preliminary analysis shows fewer than 400 individuals who were newly registered for the first time because of the error voted.

  12. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    New Jersey MVC software error registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote, Gov. Sherrill says (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday that a software error in the state’s Motor Vehicle System led to the registration of roughly 6,600 people who indicated they were not U.S. citizens between June 2023 and June 2024. Gov.

  13. ABC 7 New York

    New Jersey governor reveals MVC mistake that registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    They were added while applying for driver's licenses or identification cards.

  14. The Hill

    More than 6K non-citizens registered to vote in New Jersey due to software issue: Sherrill (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Over 6,000 people who were not U.S. citizens were erroneously registered to vote in New Jersey from June 2023 to June 2024 due to a software error in the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) said on Tuesday.

  15. Fox News

    New Jersey removes 6,600 people from voter rolls who were eligible to cast a ballot for 2024 election (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    New Jersey announced that it removed 6,600 noncitizens from its voter rolls who were registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024.

  16. Philadelphia Inquirer

    New Jersey reveals glitch allowed 6,600 noncitizens to register to vote ahead of 2024 election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    After Trump's administration targeted New Jersey with claims of noncitizen voting, the state disclosed that nearly 400 cast ballots since 2023.

  17. Daily Journal

    6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    About 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining New Jersey driver’s licenses and other state IDs were improperly registered to vote in 2023 and 2024, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said on Tuesday.

  18. WTOP Washington DC

    Error in New Jersey motor vehicle system led to 6,600 noncitizen voter registrations, governor says (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    About 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining New Jersey driver’s licenses and other state IDs were improperly…

  19. Legal Insurrection

    New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames Software Error for Registering 6,600 Noncitizens to Vote (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    But only 400 of them voted, you guys. No biggie. The post New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames Software Error for Registering 6,600 Noncitizens to Vote first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

  20. Fox News

    Democrat New Jersey governor says thousands of noncitizens discovered on voter rolls, purged (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a software error in New Jersey's motor vehicle system registered roughly 6,600 noncitizens to vote, and some cast ballots.

  21. Blaze Media

    'Software error' led to 400 noncitizens voting in New Jersey, says Democrat Gov. Mikie Sherrill (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    A "serious software error" in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System led to 6,600 people who indicated they were not citizens to be wrongly registered to vote, according to the state's governor. Democratic Gov.

  22. The Western Journal

    Breaking: 'Software Error' Uncovered That Allowed Thousands of Noncitizens to Register to Vote (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    Thousands of non-American citizens were allowed to register to vote thanks to a “software error” in the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles, the state’s governor announced Tuesday. In a […]

  23. KRDO

    6,600 non-citizens mistakenly added to NJ voter rolls, and nearly 400 cast ballots, governor says (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — About 6,600 non-citizens were accidentally added to New Jersey’s voter rolls and about 400 cast improper ballots in recent elections, the state’s governor announced Tuesday. Gov.

  24. Local News 8

    6,600 non-citizens mistakenly added to New Jersey voter rolls, and 400 cast ballots, NJ governor says (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — About 6,600 non-citizens were accidentally added to New Jersey’s voter rolls and about 400 cast improper ballots in recent elections, the state’s governor announced Tuesday. Gov.

  25. Not The Bee

    New Jersey governor says "software error" caused 6,600 foreigners to be registered to vote 🤔 (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    We're at the "it might be happening" stage now.

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