State voter registration system shut down amid noncitizen voter-roll review

Key points

• New Jersey voter registration system will remain offline through August 4, 2024
• The shutdown is being implemented to review voter rolls for noncitizen registration
• The system outage will prevent processing of new voter registrations and updates during the review period
• Election integrity and voter roll accuracy are the focus of this administrative action

FAQ

Why is New Jersey shutting down its voter registration system?

The system is being shut down to conduct a comprehensive review of the voter rolls to identify and remove any noncitizens who may be registered to vote. This is part of election integrity efforts to ensure voting records are accurate and contain only eligible citizens.

How long will the voter registration system be offline?

The statewide voter registration system will remain offline through August 4. During this period, new voter registrations and updates to existing registrations cannot be processed.

What should voters do if they need to register during the shutdown?

Voters seeking to register should wait until after August 4 when the system comes back online, or contact their local county election officials for guidance on alternative options during the review period.