New Jersey begins removing 4,500 voters registered through MVC software error, Sherrill says

Key points

• New Jersey is removing 4,500 voters registered due to an MVC software error
• Another 2,100 registrations are under county review for citizenship verification
• The software glitch resulted in registrations of individuals who may not be eligible to vote
• State officials are working to correct voter rolls and maintain election integrity

FAQ

What was the MVC software error?

A Motor Vehicle Commission software glitch caused approximately 4,500 individuals to be registered to vote who should not have been on the voter rolls, prompting the state to systematically remove these registrations.

How many voters are affected total?

Approximately 6,600 registrations are affected in total: 4,500 that will be removed and 2,100 that will undergo county-level review for citizenship verification.

What happens to the 2,100 registrations under review?

County election officials will review these 2,100 registrations to determine if the individuals are U.S. citizens and eligible to vote. The outcome will depend on the findings of each county's review process.