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RNC, NJ GOP Uncover Hundreds Noncitizen Voters, Demand Audit

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Republican National Committee and New Jersey GOP found hundreds of noncitizens on voter rolls in 21 counties, with most registered as Democrats, and asked to be removed.
RNC Chair Joe Gruters said findings are tip of the iceberg and slammed Democratic-run states for hiding voter-list maintenance.
The New Jersey GOP launched an Election Integrity Task Force as the RNC seeks voter-roll data from 48 states and backs SAVE America Act.

History

Historical Context

After the 2000 Florida recount—decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 12, 2000 and settled by a 537-vote margin—the 2002 Help America Vote Act allocated $300 million to upgrade 8,000 precincts and clean voter rolls. Today the Republican National Committee and New Jersey GOP cite that legacy while urging statewide audits of alleged non-citizen registrations.

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Story summary

Republican National Committee and New Jersey GOP found hundreds of noncitizens on voter rolls in 21 counties, with most registered as Democrats, and asked to be removed.
RNC Chair Joe Gruters said findings are tip of the iceberg and slammed Democratic-run states for hiding voter-list maintenance.
The New Jersey GOP launched an Election Integrity Task Force as the RNC seeks voter-roll data from 48 states and backs SAVE America Act.

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