In a recent discovery, noncitizens in New Jersey were found on voter rolls, with some having voted in past elections. This revelation came to light through documents obtained by the New Jersey Republican Party (NJGOP) and the Republican National Committee (RNC) via public records requests. The findings have sparked a renewed focus on election integrity, particularly in states run by Democrats.
Noncitizen Registrations Uncovered
The NJGOP and RNC reviewed voter rolls from all 21 counties in New Jersey, uncovering multiple cases where noncitizens, seeking naturalization, requested removal from the voter rolls. These individuals, mostly registered as Democrats, expressed concern that their registration could jeopardize their citizenship applications. Many claimed they were unknowingly registered through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Atlantic County’s Superintendent of Elections, Maureen Bugdon, confirmed in official letters that noncitizens approached her office to verify and cancel their voter registration. While most had no voting record, some did participate in past elections, including a noncitizen who voted in the 2000 and 2008 general elections.
RNC’s Election Integrity Efforts
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters emphasized the importance of secure elections, noting that the discovery in New Jersey might only be the beginning. The RNC has requested voter registration maintenance information from 48 states, aiming to ensure transparency and prevent noncitizen voting.
Gruters highlighted the RNC’s ongoing efforts to promote election integrity, with staff deployed in 17 states to address these issues. The organization is also involved in a Supreme Court case challenging the practice of counting mail-in ballots received after election day, which they argue could lead to manipulation.
As the RNC continues its push for secure elections, the office of New Jersey Governor Mickie Sherrill and other state officials have yet to comment on the findings. The situation underscores the ongoing debate over election security and the need for robust measures to protect the integrity of the democratic process.
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