“Software Glitch” Registered 6,600 Non-Citizens to Vote in New Jersey, Governor Reveals

NJ Motor Vehicle Software Error Led to Registration of 6,600 Non-Citizens, Officials Confirm

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

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.

The issue stems from a software error in the automated registration system, reigniting intense political debate over state election security, voter registration procedures, and oversight.

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How the Software Error Occurred

Under New Jersey law, individuals applying for driver’s licenses or state ID cards at local MVC offices can complete voter registration prompts.

According to Governor Mikie Sherrill, applicants were explicitly asked whether they were U.S. citizens on a digital keypad. Even when individuals selected “No,” a system processing error improperly added them to state voter rolls.

“These individuals answered ‘no’ when asked on a keypad whether they were a U.S. citizen when applying for drivers’ licenses and identification cards, but through no fault of their own, the system registered them anyway,” Governor Sherrill said in a statement.

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Election Impact and Official Response

State election officials noted the following key facts regarding the error:

• Timeframe: The error occurred between June 2023 and June 2024, under the previous administration of former Governor Phil Murphy.

• Voter Turnout: Supposably fewer than 400 of the improperly registered individuals cast ballots, an amount officials noted was unlikely to impact election outcomes across the state.

• State Investigation: An internal investigation is underway, with state officials promising accountability for any MVC personnel or contractors responsible for system oversights.

Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell, who oversees elections as Secretary of State, emphasized the state’s commitment to election integrity while noting that prior administrative oversight failed to catch the system bug sooner.

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Political Fallout & Debate

The announcement has triggered swift political reactions across party lines:

• State Leadership: Current administration officials moved quickly to publicize the issue, order a full forensic review, and correct voter roll inaccuracies.

• Election Integrity Concerns: Critics argue the incident highlights serious vulnerabilities in automatic voter registration systems linked to motor vehicle licensing.

• Partisan Disputes: Debate continues nationwide regarding the intersection of driver’s license access, automatic voter registration, and safeguards against non-citizen voting. Looks like President Trump was right again.

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Key Takeaways

• Cause: Technical software glitch in the NJ MVC voter registration keypad system.

• Scope: ~6,600 non-citizens registered; supposably under 400 ballots cast statewide.

• Current Status: Investigation active; voter rolls are being corrected by state authorities.

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