New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced on July 21, 2026, that approximately 6,600 residents who identified as noncitizens have been removed from the state's voter rolls. This action was taken after a software error in the state's Motor Vehicle System incorrectly registered these individuals as voters between June 2023 and June 2024. Sherrill stated that the error occurred despite the residents indicating they were not U.S. citizens when applying for driver's licenses and identification cards.
The governor's office has initiated an investigation into the matter and confirmed that some of the improperly registered voters had participated in previous elections. Preliminary analysis indicated that fewer than 400 individuals, registered as Democrats, Republicans, and Unaffiliated voters, had voted. Sherrill's statement follows ongoing discussions among political parties regarding the integrity of voting systems in the U.S., with Republicans expressing concerns about illegal voting and foreign interference.
Legislation such as the SAVE America Act has been proposed by the GOP to implement stricter voting requirements, while Democrats argue that such measures could disenfranchise legal voters. Sherrill's announcement comes shortly after former President Donald Trump raised concerns about election integrity in a televised address.