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New Jersey Voter-Roll Findings Reveal Hundreds of Noncitizen Registrants
6/13/2026, 1:48:24 AM
New Jersey Voter-Roll Findings
A request by the New Jersey Republican Party (NJGOP) and Republican National Committee (RNC) for voter-roll data from 21 counties uncovered hundreds of noncitizens, including four charged with illegal voting in the 2020, 2022 and 2024 federal elections.
Context and Prior Issues
The discovery follows a 2022 Public Interest Legal Foundation report flagging 2,400 registrants listed as 105 years old or older, and comes amid debate over proof-of-citizenship requirements in the SAVE America Act.
Key Figures and Organizations
Joe Gruters, RNC Chairman, leads effort; Christine Giordano Hanlon, NJGOP Chairwoman, launched the task force; Maureen Bugdon, Superintendent, confirmed removal requests; Governor Mickie Sherrill declined comment; Senator Bernie Moreno criticized Congress for not passing SAVE Act.
Data Highlights
Hundreds of noncitizens were identified; four were charged with illegal voting. One removed in 2015 voted in 2000, 2001 and 2008; another voted in a 2005 primary and a 2000 municipal race. 91
