Source: Fox News
Summary
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has sent formal violation notices to New Jersey election officials, demanding records related to noncitizens on voter rolls. The RNC claims it found 134 noncitizens removed from the rolls between 2023 and 2026. Officials have until September 15 to provide the information or face legal action. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill admitted noncitizens were on the rolls but said the issue was due to a software error. The state removed 5,100 people affected by the error, while 1,450 were placed on hold. Sherrill’s administration said 340 people voted due to the error, and 220 had previous registrations.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
RNC sends notices to New Jersey officials.
Officials must respond by September 15 or face legal action.
Sherrill admits noncitizens were on the rolls.
Software error explains some cases, but RNC continues pushing for more records.
Author: Evan Null
Republican National Committee’s Formal Notices
The Republican National Committee has sent formal notices to New Jersey election officials. These notices are related to the National Voter Registration Act. The RNC is demanding records about noncitizens on voter rolls. The committee claims it found 134 noncitizens removed from the rolls. Officials have until September 15 to provide the information or face legal action.
Noncitizens on Voter Rolls
The RNC claims that noncitizens were found on New Jersey’s voter rolls. Governor Mikie Sherrill admitted this was true. The RNC is seeking records about how this happened. The committee is also asking for information on citizenship verification efforts. Officials have been given a deadline to respond.
Software Error and Voter Roll Issues
A software error at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission caused issues with voter rolls. This error led to 6,600 people being improperly registered. The state later removed 5,100 of these people. Another 1,450 were placed on hold for further review. The error occurred between June 2023 and June 2024.
Impact on Elections
About 340 people affected by the error voted. Another 220 had previous registrations or attestations. These cases are still being reviewed. County officials were told to resolve remaining issues before the November election. Sherrill’s administration said the investigation into the error is ongoing.
Political Tensions and Legal Actions
The RNC is threatening legal action if officials don’t provide the requested records. Sherrill has resisted federal efforts to access nonpublic voter information. She called these efforts a “phishing expedition.” The RNC and New Jersey officials have not responded to requests for comment. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over voter roll accuracy and election integrity.
