House Republicans Investigate New Jersey’s Voter Registration

House Republicans are scrutinizing New Jersey’s government following reports by Governor Mikie Sherrill of over 6,000 noncitizens being added to the state’s voter rolls in 2023 and 2024. This issue has become a focal point for the GOP, emphasizing election integrity leading up to the November midterms.

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil have written to New Jersey’s Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell, seeking clarification on the state’s adherence to federal election laws.

House Republicans confront NJ Governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote due to alleged software failure.

During a press conference on July 21, 2026, Governor Sherrill revealed that approximately 6,600 noncitizens were registered between June 2023 and June 2024. The issue arose when the state Motor Vehicle Commission mistakenly sent noncitizens’ information, marking they were not citizens, to the Department of State’s Division of Elections, where they were then incorrectly registered. This revelation has raised significant concerns among Republicans.

Governor Sherrill noted that about 400 of these individuals have voted in elections since 2023. She attributed the mistake to a software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle system. Republicans express their serious concerns and request detailed information about compliance with federal voting laws from the New Jersey Department of State.

Sherrill’s announcement has stirred controversy, suggesting potential flaws in Democrats’ assurances about noncitizens voting in U.S. elections. Despite Republican concerns, no evidence exists that noncitizens have influenced the outcome of any federal election.

According to IDEMIA, the software vendor responsible for the Motor Vehicle system, New Jersey agencies are accountable for the error. IDEMIA stated that the registration of noncitizens ceased only after MVC requested changes in June 2024, although noncitizens were not removed from the voter lists, nor was the issue made public until now.

The investigation raises additional questions about the state’s handling of the situation, particularly Governor Sherrill’s decision-making concerning IDEMIA’s involvement, the non-removal of noncitizens from voter rolls, and the delayed disclosure of the error.

Committee members, including Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Rep. Laurel Lee, are examining New Jersey’s voter registration compliance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), and the Civil Rights Act of 1960 (CRA).

HAVA outlines requirements for statewide voter registration database maintenance, while NVRA mandates that motor agencies act as voter registration portals with precise procedures to maintain accurate voter rolls. The CRA requires the preservation of voter records and permits the U.S. Department of Justice to verify voter rolls.

The committees are also investigating New Jersey’s methods for determining voter eligibility and any potential lack of cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding citizenship verification.

New Jersey’s government is requested to provide documents by August 17 to aid the investigation. Fox News Digital contacted Governor Sherrill’s office for comment.

Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, covering the House of Representatives. Her previous work appears in publications such as the Daily Mail and CBS News. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to [email protected].