Nineteen House Republicans are seeking explanations from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding an incident where approximately 6,600 self-identified noncitizens were registered to vote. Officials described the event as a software failure, noting that 400 ballots were cast in the process.
The Republicans expressed their concerns in a letter addressed to Sherrill. They questioned how the registration data was transmitted due to what was labeled a software glitch between June 2023 and June 2024. The group emphasized the seriousness of the failure, describing it as a critical breakdown in the election system’s safeguard: ensuring only eligible American citizens register and vote. They challenged the assertion that it was a mere glitch, suggesting the possibility of more sinister actions.
The correspondence highlighted Republican apprehensions about election security vulnerabilities. Lawmakers have pushed for legislation to bolster voter identification and establish federal standards requiring citizenship proof.
Among those signing the letter were Representatives Jefferson Van Drew and Chris Smith, both Republicans from New Jersey. Notably absent was Representative Tom Kean Jr. The issue became public when Sherrill revealed the problem. She noted it occurred in the Motor Vehicle System and registered around 6,600 people who specified they were not U.S. citizens when applying for driver’s licenses and IDs.
“Last week I learned that a serious software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System led to the registration of roughly 6,600 people who indicated that they were not U.S. citizens,” Sherrill explained.
The letter from Republicans included several queries for the state. They inquired about the usual testing for maintaining voter rolls, specifics on where the illicit ballots were cast, and if Sherrill would endorse voter-ID legislation.
A warning reiterated in the letter was the continuous concern Republicans have voiced regarding vulnerabilities in voter-registration systems. They emphasized inadequate voter-roll maintenance and the risk of noncitizens registering and voting in federal elections, which contravenes federal law.
The group has requested a detailed response by August 21, 2026.
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