‘Software error’ led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says
Almost 400 non-citizens were able to vote in New Jersey due to a ‘software error,’ according to a statement by Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday. The incident took place during the primary elections on June 8, 2021, and affected individuals who were non-citizens but had legal resident status in the state. The mistake occurred when the Motor Vehicle Commission failed to properly update the individuals’ information in the state’s voter database.
Governor Murphy assured the public that steps were being taken to rectify the error and prevent such incidents in the future. He emphasized the need for ensuring the integrity of the voting process and stated that the individuals involved had not acted with any malicious intent.
The New Jersey Division of Elections is currently working to identify all the individuals who were impacted by the software error. The Division has been in contact with county election officials to address the issue promptly. Additionally, the state has reported the incident to federal authorities for further investigation.
The Governor’s office has not provided further details on the specific nature of the software error or how it occurred. However, they have promised a thorough review of the incident to prevent similar issues from happening again in future elections.
The matter has raised concerns about the security and accuracy of voter databases and the potential for such errors to impact election outcomes. Authorities have underlined the importance of maintaining up-to-date and accurate voter information to uphold the democratic process and prevent ineligible individuals from participating in elections.
Both the Governor’s office and election authorities are committed to ensuring that all eligible voters can exercise their right to vote without any interference or errors undermining the integrity of the electoral system.
Sources Analysis:
Governor Phil Murphy’s office – neutral and objective, no history of bias or disinformation in this matter. The Governor’s interest lies in addressing the issue promptly to maintain public trust.
New Jersey Division of Elections – a governmental organization that oversees elections, likely to provide accurate information on the incident.
Fact Check:
Almost 400 non-citizens voted in New Jersey due to a ‘software error’ – Verified facts. The Governor confirmed this in his statement.
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