New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has said she would support introducing a voter ID law in the state, a notable shift that comes in the wake of a voter registration controversy. The announcement is significant because Sherrill, a Democrat, has nonetheless stopped short of backing the federal SAVE Act, putting her at odds with Republicans pushing that legislation in Congress.

The declaration follows revelations of a "software glitch" in New Jersey that allowed around 6,600 non-citizens to register to vote, with hundreds reportedly casting ballots. Republican Congressman Chip Roy has cited the episode as evidence for the need for voter ID nationally, noting that roughly 80% of Americans support such measures, while urging the Senate to pass the SAVE Act.