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Error led to 6,600 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote in NJ, governor says
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by David Chang , NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 21, 2026
· 5 min read
A software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System led to around 6,600 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill made the announcement during a press conference in Trenton on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Sherrill said the errors happened between June 202...
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Key takeaway Sherrill said the errors happened between June 2023 and June 2024, while her predecessor, Democratic Gov.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? A software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System led to around 6,600 non-U.S. citizens being registered to vote, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Sherrill made the announcement during a press conference in Trenton on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Sherrill said the errors happened between June 202...
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