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Sherrill: 6,600 non-citizens were wrongly registered as NJ voters, 400 of whom cast ballots

Source: Press of Atlantic City · Jul 21, 2026, 2:00 PM

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Sherrill: 6,600 non-citizens were wrongly registered as NJ voters, 400 of whom cast ballots news image

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were mistakenly registered to vote in New Jersey, with fewer than 400 of them actually casting ballots in elections.

The disclosure raises questions about voter registration processes and election integrity in the state, though the relatively small number who voted suggests the issue was largely caught before widespread fraudulent voting occurred.

Key points

  • 6,600 non-citizens were wrongly registered as voters in New Jersey
  • Fewer than 400 of the improperly registered non-citizens cast ballots
  • Governor Mikie Sherrill made the announcement on Tuesday
  • The discovery highlights potential gaps in voter registration verification procedures
  • Election integrity concerns have prompted review of registration processes

FAQ

How many non-citizens were improperly registered to vote in New Jersey?
Governor Sherrill reported that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were wrongly registered as voters in New Jersey.
How many of these non-citizens actually voted?
Fewer than 400 of the 6,600 improperly registered non-citizens cast ballots in elections.
Who made this disclosure?
Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the discovery on Tuesday.

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