'Software error' led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says
The department of motor vehicles wrongly registered 6,600 non-Americans to vote, despite their indicating they were not US citizens.
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"I am appalled by the reckless failures that allowed this to happen."
— Mikie Sherrill , Politician
"The difference is simple: when we find a problem, we don't hide it, deny it, or invent conspiracies."
— Mikie Sherrill , Politician
"catastrophic failure"
— Laurel Lee , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Laurel Lee is a Congresswoman from Florida.
US Homeland Security Secretary under the Trump administration.
Mikie Sherrill is the governor of New Jersey.
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The department of motor vehicles wrongly registered 6,600 non-Americans to vote, despite their indicating they were not US citizens.
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