New Jersey DMV software blunder exposes dangers of lax voter registration: Thousands of non-citizens registered, hundreds vote
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A shocking software error at the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles allowed about 6,600 non-citizens onto the voter rolls, with nearly 400 casting ballots. The incident underscores the urgent need for strict voter-ID and proof-of-citizenship laws, as Republicans push for the SAVE America Act.
A glaring programming failure in the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles' registration system has once again exposed the risks posed by lax voter registration policies. Between June 2023 and June 2024, approximately 6,600 non-U.S. citizens were wrongly added to the state's voter rolls after the system ignored their own admission of non-citizenship and registered them as eligible voters. This egregious error led to nearly 400 non-citizens casting ballots in New Jersey elections, a clear indication of how vulnerable our electoral process has become. These votes spanned Democratic, Republican, and unaffiliated voters, proving that the integrity of the entire system is at stake.
Governor Mikie Sherrill, who only took office after the damage was done, admitted the mistake was discovered during a review of registration data. She claims the state is working to fix the records and prevent future incidents, but this episode raises serious questions about the competence and priorities of those overseeing our elections.
Lawmakers have rightfully pointed to this incident as further evidence supporting the need for robust voter-ID and proof-of-citizenship laws at the federal level. The Department of Homeland Security has encouraged states to use a national database to verify voter eligibility, a necessary step despite concerns from the left about potential errors.
Republican officials are leading the charge for the SAVE America Act, which would finally establish strong nationwide voting standards and help restore faith in our elections. Governor Sherrill insists on transparency, but the public deserves more than words—they deserve action to secure the ballot box.