# Governor Mikie Sherrill

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-21**: Public announcement — Governor announces removal of 6,600 voter records, orders chief counsel investigation, and begins vendor replacement process.
- **2026-07-14**: Governor learns of error — Governor Sherrill learns of the software malfunction ‘last week’ (circa July 14), triggering an immediate internal review.
- **2026-06**: NJ GOP task force claims — In early June, the New Jersey GOP's election-integrity task force asserts it has found evidence of hundreds of non-citizens registered to vote.
- **2024-06**: Error period ends — The 12-month window during which the erroneous auto-registrations took place concludes.
- **2023-06**: Software error begins — Motor Vehicle Commission system starts automatically registering individuals as voters even when they indicate non-citizen status on driver's license or ID applications.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### NJ Removes 6,600 Voters After MVC Software Glitch: Legal Fallout
2026-08-05 09:03:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

New Jersey Governor Sherrill ordered the purge of 6,600 voter records after a Motor Vehicle Commission software error automatically registered non-citizens. Fewer than 400 voted, but the incident triggers potential litigation over election law compliance, government IT vendor liability, and due process. Legal professionals must assess the ramifications for automated registration systems and regulatory enforcement.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/nj-voter-roll-software-error-legal-implications

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