Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill acknowledged that a software glitch registered about 6,600 noncitizens to vote in the state between 2023 and 2024, with hundreds reportedly casting ballots during this period.
The issue is linked to state policies that do not require citizenship verification during voter registration, a situation highlighted as a consequence of Democratic policies.
The SAVE America Act has been recommended as a legislative solution. This act would require states to use the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE system to verify citizenship before voter registration in federal elections. The bill also proposes mandatory voter ID for federal elections, reforms that reportedly have broad public support.
Proponents argue the lack of verification undermines election integrity by allowing illegal ballots to dilute the votes of lawful citizens. They emphasize the necessity of the SAVE America Act to secure elections nationwide.
This incident is presented as evidence that current policies are insufficient to prevent voter registration errors related to citizenship status.