A recent investigation in New Jersey has uncovered a shocking number of noncitizens who were mistakenly registered to vote in the state. According to officials, approximately 6,600 individuals who are not US citizens were inadvertently added to the voter rolls, sparking concerns about election integrity and the potential for voter fraud. The issue was discovered after a state law change in 2019 required voters to provide proof of citizenship when applying for a driver's license or state ID. An investigation by the state's elections officials is underway to determine how these errors occurred and what steps can be taken to prevent similar mistakes in the future. The revelation raises questions about the effectiveness of New Jersey's voter registration system and the need for increased safeguards to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
6,600 noncitizens erroneously registered to vote in New Jersey NBC New York