Gov. Sherrill on Voter Registration Error: ‘Some Individuals Indicated that They Weren’t Citizens ... But the Software Registered Them Anyway’

EXCERPT:

SHERRILL: “Good afternoon. I'm joined today by Lieutenant Governor Caldwell, Acting Chair and Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Rosalie Johnson. When I came into office six months ago, I promised New Jerseyans that my administration would be different. We'd be open, we'd be direct, and we'd have a culture of accountability in this state. In keeping with my commitment, we are here to share information I learned of a few days ago. In June of 2023, nearly three years before I became governor, a serious software error in New Jersey's motor vehicle system led to the improper voter registration of what we believe to be roughly 6,600 people in our state. When New Jerseyans applied for a driver's license or identification at the MVC, they were asked if they wanted to register to vote. In the case of this error, some individuals indicated that they weren't citizens and weren't eligible to vote. But the software registered them anyway. The error in the software was corrected a year later in June of 2024. That is more than two years ago. I learned of this last Wednesday, and I immediately ordered my chief counsel to launch a comprehensive investigation.”