DHS Reports Over 256,000 Noncitizens May Be Registered to Vote in Four States

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) informed election officials in California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania that a preliminary review indicated more than 256,000 noncitizens may be registered to vote across these states. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated in letters dated July 14 that the department compared publicly available voter registration records with federal immigration data, resulting in thousands of potential matches. The estimates include approximately 190,832 noncitizens in California, 35,152 in New Jersey, 15,903 in Nevada, and 14,576 in Pennsylvania. The DHS identified specific registrants whose details matched noncitizens in its records, including 81,336 in California and 19,497 in New Jersey. The letters emphasize that this is a preliminary review and encourage state officials to collaborate with DHS for identity verification. Mullin highlighted the importance of ensuring that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections and requested that state secretaries of state contact DHS by July 24 to facilitate the verification process.