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Rep. Van Drew Calls NJ Noncitizen Voter Hearings, Threatens Subpoenas

7/28/2026

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Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) announced hearings on NJ noncitizen voter registration and will seek subpoenas if Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) fails to answer his 12-question letter by Aug. 21.
Sherrill reported 6,600 noncitizens added to rolls June 2023-June 2024, 400 voted, none changed an election.
The Trump administration ordered the state to provide names and addresses by Tuesday.
Sherrill said she will not comply, arguing the government wants to weaponize the issue.

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Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) announced hearings on NJ noncitizen voter registration and will seek subpoenas if Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) fails to answer his 12-question letter by Aug. 21.
Sherrill reported 6,600 noncitizens added to rolls June 2023-June 2024, 400 voted, none changed an election.
The Trump administration ordered the state to provide names and addresses by Tuesday.
Sherrill said she will not comply, arguing the government wants to weaponize the issue.