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6.600 no ciudadanos fueron añadidos por error al censo electoral de Nueva Jersey y 400 emitieron votos, dice la gobernadora
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· July 21, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Marshall Cohen, CNN Unos 6.600 no ciudadanos fueron añadidos accidentalmente al censo electoral de Nueva Jersey y unos 400 emitieron votos indebidos en elecciones recientes, anunció el martes la gobernadora del estado. La gobernadora Mikie Sherrill, demócrata, dijo que esto se debió a un fall...
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Key takeaway 600 no ciudadanos fueron añadidos accidentalmente al censo electoral de Nueva Jersey y unos 400 emitieron votos indebidos en elecciones recientes, anunció el martes la gobernadora del estado.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents may be wondering how this incident in New Jersey could impact local elections. Although the error occurred in a different state, it highlights the importance of verifying voter eligibility in Texas as well. El Paso County election officials should take note of the situation and review their own voter registration processes to ensure that similar errors are not occurring locally. The fact that the 400 ineligible voters in New Jersey were registered across different parties suggests that any potential issues in El Paso would likely be unintentional and not partisan in nature. As the El Paso community continues to grow and diversify, it is crucial that local election officials prioritize the integrity of the voting process to maintain trust in the system. By learning from the experience in New Jersey, El Paso can take proactive steps to prevent similar errors and ensure that all voters are eligible to participate in local elections.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? Por Marshall Cohen, CNN Unos 6.600 no ciudadanos fueron añadidos accidentalmente al censo electoral de Nueva Jersey y unos 400 emitieron votos indebidos en elecciones recientes, anunció el martes la gobernadora del estado. La gobernadora Mikie Sherrill, demócrata, dijo que esto se debió a un fall...
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