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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) has led 18 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a formal letter to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, demanding full accountability after state officials admitted that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were registered to vote—and nearly 400 cast ballots—before the system failure was discovered.
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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (R-Ocean) is calling for criminal prosecutions and an immediate suspension of automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) following disclosures regarding non-citizen voter registrations in the state.
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On July 23, 2026, the New Jersey Senate Republican Caucus sent an official request to Senate President Nicholas Scutari calling for the establishment of a bipartisan Select Committee equipped with subpoena power. The proposed committee would investigate how thousands of non-citizens were improperly added to voter rolls via the Motor Vehicle Commission’s (MVC) automatic registration system and evaluate potential policy reforms to protect future elections.
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Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Senator Kristin Corrado have announced new legislation to reform New Jersey’s election system following reports that thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote through the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The proposed bill introduces three key measures: ending automatic voter registration at the MVC, requiring voter ID at polls, and establishing routine, independent audits of state voter rolls.
“This Is Just the Beginning”: NJ Lawmaker Demands Investigation Into State Voter Rolls
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Closter NJ, A fierce debate over New Jersey’s election security has escalated as state lawmakers call for a full-scale investigation into how non-citizens were registered on state voter rolls.
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Trenton NJ, A growing political storm in New Jersey has intensified following significant revelations about the state’s voter registration system. Former Assemblyman Jamel Holley—the Democrat politician who originally sponsored New Jersey’s automatic Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) voter registration program—has publicly thrown his support behind the SAVE America Act.
Totowa, NJ — Calls for comprehensive election reform are sweeping New Jersey after state officials acknowledged that roughly 6,600 non-citizens were erroneously registered to vote through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) system between June 2023 and June 2024.
NJ Motor Vehicle Software Error Led to Registration of 6,600 Non-Citizens, Officials Confirm
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Trenton NJ, A major system glitch at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) led to the improper voter registration of roughly 6,600 non-U.S. citizens between June 2023 and June 2024, state officials announced Tuesday.
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Trenton NJ, Following the successful hosting of FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce has issued an official statement commending the state’s leadership, transit operations, and local businesses for executing a world-class global event.
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Trenton NJ, In a major development regarding national election integrity, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has issued an urgent warning to election officials in four key states. Official letters have been dispatched to secretaries of state following a preliminary federal review that allegedly uncovered more than 250,000 potential non-citizens registered on state voter rolls.
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Trenton NJ, A brewing political firestorm is sweeping through Trenton. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is facing severe criticism from state lawmakers after state records revealed New Jersey flagpoles remained at full-staff, directly defying a White House proclamation ordering U.S. flags to fly at half-staff nationwide in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
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Trenton NJ, In a massive victory for Second Amendment advocates, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a sweeping en banc ruling declaring New Jersey’s decades-old assault weapons ban and large-capacity magazine restrictions unconstitutional.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s overall population is on the rise, but a closer look at recent data reveals a surprising trend: the state’s “latchkey kid” generation is shrinking rapidly.
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Trenton NJ, The national fight over election integrity has landed on New Jersey’s doorstep. The New Jersey Republican Party (NJGOP) has officially joined forces with the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Republican congressional candidate Michael McGuire in a major lawsuit against New Jersey election officials.
Continue reading Election Lawsuit: NJGOP and RNC Sue Over New Jersey’s ‘Never-Resident’ Voting Law
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey is a land of sharp contrasts. It boasts some of the best schools in the nation and a world-class quality of life. Yet, when it comes to keeping and attracting businesses, the Garden State is facing a harsh economic reality check.
According to CNBC’s newly released 2026 America’s Top States for Business study, New Jersey has slipped to No. 31 overall, down one spot from its No. 30 ranking in 2025. Out of 50 states scored across 138 metrics, New Jersey earned 1,264 out of a possible 2,500 points.
Continue reading New Jersey Plummets in 2026 Best States for Business—Here Is What Went Wrong
