The New Jersey government and the software vendor IDEMIA are in disagreement regarding the cause of an error that allowed thousands of non-citizens to register to vote. Governor Mikie Sherril attributed the issue to a software glitch, stating that 6,660 non-citizens were registered, with approximately 400 having voted in a recent election. IDEMIA, which has worked with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for over 40 years, stated that it is the state's responsibility to verify voter eligibility. The company clarified that while it transmits information related to voter registration, the New Jersey Department of State's Division of Elections is responsible for validating that information. Sherril noted that the error occurred under the previous administration of Governor Phil Murphy.
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New Jersey Software Vendor Disputes Governor's Claim on Voter Registration Error
The New Jersey government and software vendor IDEMIA are disputing the cause of an error that led to thousands of non-citizens being registered to vote. Governor Mikie Sherril blamed a software glitch, while IDEMIA stated that the responsibility for verifying voter eligibility lies with the state government.
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New Jersey Software Vendor Disputes Governor's Claim on Voter Registration Error