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Thousands of illegal voters remain after cleanup in NJ

Source: NJ 101.5 · Jul 29, 2026, 5:14 AM

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New Jersey has removed over 4,000 ineligible voter registrations in an ongoing cleanup effort, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

However, state officials estimate that thousands more potentially ineligible voters may still remain on the state's rolls.

The discovery has sparked what is being characterized as an illegal voter scandal, raising questions about voter registration verification processes and election integrity safeguards across the state.

Officials continue to work on identifying and removing additional problematic registrations.

Key points

  • Gov. Mikie Sherrill confirmed removal of over 4,000 ineligible voter registrations
  • Thousands of additional ineligible voters are believed to still remain on New Jersey's voter rolls
  • The issue has been characterized as an illegal voter scandal affecting election integrity
  • The state is continuing efforts to identify and remove problematic registrations

FAQ

How many illegal voters have been removed from NJ voter rolls?
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced that the state has removed over 4,000 ineligible voter registrations as part of the cleanup effort.
Are there more ineligible voters still on the rolls?
Yes, according to state officials, thousands more ineligible voters may still remain on New Jersey's voter registration database despite the removal efforts to date.
What is being done about this issue?
The state is continuing its cleanup efforts to identify and remove additional ineligible voter registrations from the rolls.

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