House Republicans Investigate New Jersey Voter Roll Errors

House Republicans are investigating New Jersey’s government following Governor Mikie Sherrill’s admission that over 6,000 noncitizens were mistakenly added to the state’s voter rolls in 2023 and 2024. This issue has come to light as election integrity becomes a critical subject ahead of the November midterms.

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., have requested information from New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell on how the state complies with federal election laws.

“During a July 21, 2026 press conference, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that approximately 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024 due to information errors from the state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC),” Jordan and Steil stated.

According to Governor Sherrill, about 400 noncitizens voted in elections since 2023. Concerns have arisen over New Jersey’s apparent inclusion of noncitizens in voter rolls, prompting demands for information from the state’s Department of State on its adherence to federal voting laws.

Governor Sherrill attributed the mishap to a serious software error within New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle system.

While details are unclear, New Jersey’s motor voter laws may have facilitated noncitizens’ registration at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations.

The revelations challenge Democrats’ assurances regarding noncitizen voting and fuel Republican calls for stricter federal voting standards. However, no evidence suggests noncitizens have influenced federal election outcomes.

The software vendor IDEMIA, accused by Governor Sherrill, refuted her claims and indicated errors stemmed from state agencies. MVC’s request for IDEMIA to change settings in June 2024 ended noncitizen registrations, but the issue went undisclosed until recently.

If state authorities knew the citizenship status of registered noncitizens in June 2024, questions arise about public disclosure and actions taken since.

As New Jersey’s top election official, Caldwell is positioned to assist with the House Republicans’ inquiry.

Committees seek comprehensive information on New Jersey’s compliance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), and the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (CRA). These acts govern voter registration databases, require motor agencies to assist with registrations, and empower the Department of Justice to ensure proper voter registration practices.

Documents related to New Jersey’s method of vetting voter rolls, as well as cooperative efforts with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in verifying voter citizenship status, are under scrutiny. The letter is supported by Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla.

New Jersey’s government must reply by August 17.

Fox News Digital, with Elizabeth Elkind as the reporter, reached out to Sherrill’s office for comment.