Potential Non-Citizen Voter Registrations: DHS Alerts Four States

Department of Homeland Security Review

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has informed election officials in California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania about a preliminary review. This review suggests over 256,000 non-citizens may be registered to vote in these states. The information comes from four letters acquired by Fox News Digital. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the department found potential matches by comparing voter registration records with federal immigration data.

State-by-State Breakdown

According to the DHS letters, estimates for non-citizen voter registrations are as follows:

• California: Up to 190,832
• New Jersey: 35,152
• Nevada: 15,903
• Pennsylvania: 14,576

The department identified registrants whose details, including names, birthdates, addresses, and Social Security numbers, matched the non-citizen records held by DHS.

Verification and Collaboration

DHS emphasizes the review is preliminary. Secretary Mullin advocates collaboration with state election officials for identity verification to ensure the accuracy of findings. He indicated DHS’s readiness to provide immigration records to assist states in verifying voter eligibility.

Ensuring Election Integrity

Secretary Mullin stressed the importance of allowing only U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. He noted that even one non-citizen voting could negate a legitimate citizen’s vote. Voter registration maintenance falls under state responsibility, while federal immigration records aid in verifying citizenship.

Future Actions

The letters urge secretaries of state to contact DHS by July 24 to initiate sharing of records for verification before upcoming federal elections. This collaboration aligns with federal efforts to enhance election security by utilizing immigration records for accurate voter rolls.

California’s Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Pennsylvania’s Al Schmidt, New Jersey’s Dale Caldwell, and Nevada’s Francisco Aguilar have not yet responded to requests for comment.

Ongoing Efforts

These developments occur amidst ongoing pressure from federal authorities to strengthen ties between states and federal agencies. The Trump administration has been advocating for enhanced cooperation to maintain accurate voter eligibility and robust election security.

Preston Mizell, breaking news writer with Fox News Digital, contributed to this overview.