Statement from Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus

“The integrity of our elections is essential to maintaining public trust in our democratic process. Every eligible voter should have confidence that our voter registration system is accurate, secure, and administered with the highest level of accountability.

I appreciate Governor Mikie Sherrill’s swift response to the voter registration issues that have recently come to light and I have every confidence in the Governor and her administration’s ability to thoroughly identify the source of these errors, correct them expeditiously, and implement any necessary safeguards to strengthen the integrity of New Jersey’s election system.

Governor Sherrill has already demonstrated her unwavering commitment to ensuring fair, secure, and accessible elections through her leadership and by signing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act into law.  She will bring that same commitment, transparency, and urgency to addressing this matter.

As Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, I remain committed to working with the Governor, election officials, and stakeholders to ensure that New Jersey continues to uphold the highest standards of election integrity while preserving the confidence of every eligible voter in the electoral process.”