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Software glitch in New Jersey adds 6,600 foreign nationals to voter rolls
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a software error in the state's Motor Vehicle Commission system mistakenly registered approximately 6,600 foreign nationals to vote. Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation and accountability, while rejecting broader election fraud claims.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a software error in the state caused approximately 6,600 foreign nationals to be mistakenly added to the voter rolls. Sherrill said she launched an investigation immediately after the Motor Vehicle Commission system flaw was detected and that ineligible voters were removed from the lists.
Governor Sherrill estimated that fewer than 400 of those wrongly registered actually cast ballots. The company providing identity verification services denied the allegations that it made an error.
Democrats demand accountability
New Jersey Senator Andy Kim told Fox News Digital, "There absolutely must be accountability for what happened in New Jersey. This was an appalling situation. We need to address the computer issue."
Kim argued that states should be given the tools they need to keep their voter rolls up-to-date and said relying on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) database was the wrong approach. "The bottom line is that states need to have what they require. We must all safeguard election integrity," he added.
Election security debate intensifies
The incident coincided with election-related bills in the House of Representatives. Representative Ritchie Torres called former President Donald Trump's claims of widespread election fraud "fantasy," stating, "There is no evidence for it, and I will not endorse his false narrative."
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock stressed that voting by foreign nationals is "extremely rare," saying, "People must prove who they are before they vote. We have systems in place to ensure that."
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine noted that his state's voter ID requirement and election audits have prevented a similar problem. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin said election software must be constantly reviewed.
Rhode Island Representative Seth Magaziner expressed support for a simple voter ID law but opposed the Republican bill that includes additional measures such as restricting mail-in voting.
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