Recently, a significant issue arose in New Jersey regarding the state’s voter registration process. Over 6,000 non-citizens were accidentally added to the voter rolls due to a software error at the Motor Vehicles Commission.
● Gov. Mikie Sherrill reported that fewer than 400 of these non-citizens voted in various elections since 2023.
● The incident raises concerns about illegal voting; if someone knowingly cashes a bank error check, they could be committing a crime, similar to non-citizens voting illegally.
● The New Jersey government claims the error was an accident and suggests they were unaware of the situation until scrutiny from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
● DHS estimated that over 35,000 non-citizens may be on New Jersey's voter rolls. The state's response was to remove about 6,000 but downplayed the issue’s significance by stating few voted.
● Gov. Sherrill indicated reluctance to pursue charges against those who voted illegally, arguing it would be hypocritical since the state was at fault. She noted that the federal government might take a different stance.
The situation reflects a serious flaw in voter registration processes and poses challenges for election integrity in New Jersey. While the state maintains that this was an accidental issue, the ramifications and potential consequences remain contentious.
https://www.frontpagemag.com/nj-gov-vows-to-protect-non-citizens-who-illegally-voted/
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