DHS Reports Potential Noncitizen Voter Registrations in Four States

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) informed election officials in California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania that a preliminary review indicates over 256,000 noncitizens may be registered to vote in these states. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the department compared publicly available voter registration records with federal immigration data, identifying thousands of potential matches. The estimates suggest 190,832 noncitizens in California, 35,152 in New Jersey, 15,903 in Nevada, and 14,576 in Pennsylvania. The DHS found specific matches in each state, including 81,336 in California and 19,497 in New Jersey. Many noncitizens, such as lawful permanent residents and certain visa holders, may have Social Security numbers, which were used as identifiers in the matching process. Mullin emphasized the importance of ensuring that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections and requested state officials to collaborate with DHS for identity verification. The letters sent to state officials requested contact by July 24 to initiate the verification process ahead of future elections. Responses from state officials were not immediately available.