Educate. Advocate. Empower.
EMPOWERING VOTERS
The League of Women Voters educates and advocates for voters, knowing that the leaders you elect make the decisions that affect YOU. The League helps you register, become informed on the candidates and issues, and to navigate the process of voting. We fight voter suppression and advocate for fair access to voting, including fair redistricting, better ballots, early voting, same day registration, vote by mail, and more.
DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
The League encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
NONPARTISAN
The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Open LWV Morris Area Membership Meeting
Sep 9, 2025 at 6:45pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 6:45pm. Meeting at 7pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Chatham Boro Council Candidates Debate
Sep 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
In person or virtual TBD. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsor NJ Hills Media Group are hosting a debate for candidates seeking a seat on the Chatham Borough Council. The event will be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. The online form to submit questions for the candidates is coming soon.
Mendham Twp Board of Ed Candidates Forum
Sep 11, 2025 at 6:00pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsors NJ Hills Media Group and the Morris County Branch of the NAACP are hosting a forum for candidates seeking the Mendham Township Board of Ed. The event will be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. If you are a resident of Mendham Twp, submit questions for the candidates here.
Voter Canvassing with NJ Million Voters Project
Sep 13, 2025 at 10am to 2pm
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Dover, NJ. Join LWV Morris Area, Wind of the Spirit, NAACP Morris County Branch, and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church as we reach out to low-propensity voters through canvassing in collaboration with the strictly nonpartisan NJ Million Voters Project. NJ Leagues and partners are canvassing throughout the state to increase awareness of the upcoming elections, help voters make informed voting plans, and talk with community members about the issues they are facing. It's not necessary to participate the entire time, but please arrive at 10am for a brief training. RSVP.
Morristown Mayoral Candidates Debate
Sep 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsors NJ Hills Media Group and the Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are hosting a forum for candidates seeking the office of Morristown Mayor. The event will be livestreamed for viewing on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Sep 11.
Morristown Council Candidates Debate
Sep 16, 2025 at 8:00pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsors NJ Hills Media Group and the Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are hosting a forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Morristown Council. The event will be livestreamed for viewing on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Sep 11.
National Voter Registration Day
Sep 16, 2025
Registering to vote is the first step in the Get Vote Ready process! Join organizations throughout the nation on this day of action and make sure everyone you know - including yourself - is registered; checks the status of their registration and plans how, when and where to vote. In NJ, there are 3 ways to vote: Early Voting (in-person), mail-in-voting and voting on Election Day. NVRD
Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for General Election
Week of Sep 20, 2025
County Clerk mails out vote-by-mail ballots to those who applied for one. Apply for a mail-in-ballot here.
Moderator Training
Sep 21, 2025 1-4pm
Virtual. The League's reputation for conducting Candidate Forums with fairness, civil discourse, and professionalism rests on a well-tested process and the skills of our trained, certified moderators. If you would like to explore becoming a moderator, this free workshop is the first step. Membership required. If not a member, join here. Register.
Open Space Fund Panel Discussion
Sep 25, 2025 at 7pm
Morristown / Morris Township Library, 1 Miller Rd, Morristown, NJ. In the upcoming election, there will be an Open Space Trust Fund referendum on the Morristown ballot and stewardship adjustment to OSTF on the Morris County ballot. Many communities in Morris County and the County itself already have Open Space trust funds. What is Open Space? What is the Open Space Trust Fund? What would it mean if the measures were adopted by Morristown and Morris County? Co-sponsored by the LWV Morris Area and the Morristown / Morris Twp Library. Free but please RSVP.
Roxbury Twp Board of Ed Candidates Forum
Sep 25, 2025 at 7:00pm
Lincoln/Roosevelt School, 34 N Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsors West Morris Reporter and the Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are hosting a forum for candidates seeking the Roxbury Township Board of Ed. The event will also be livestreamed at Gaelvision - YouTube. Submit questions for the candidates here.
Morristown Festival on the Green
Sep 28, 2025 at 12-5pm
Morristown Green, NJ. Join us at our booth as we provide voter education and registration. Volunteer for an hour or two, or just stop by. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Volunteer.
Madison Bottle Hill Day
Oct 4, 2025 at 9am - 5pm
Waverly Place, Madison, NJ. Join us at our booth as we provide voter education and registration. Volunteer for an hour or two, or just stop by. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Volunteer.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Voter Registration
Oct 7, 2025 at 11am-1pm
Fairleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ. Join us as we provide voter education and registration. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Volunteer.
Book Group
Oct 9, 2025 at 1:30pm
Location provided with RSVP. Percival Everett, James. Refreshments included. RSVP.
Open LWV Morris Area Membership Meeting
Oct 14, 2025 at 6:45pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 6:45pm. Meeting at 7pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Morris School District Board of Ed Candidates Forum
Oct 14, 2025 at 7pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsors NJ Hills Media and the Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are hosting a forum for candidates seeking the Morris Township seat on the Morris School District Board of Education. The event will be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Oct 9.
Kinnelon Council Candidates Debate
Oct 21, 2025 at 7:00pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area, the Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Daily Record are hosting a forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Kinnelon Borough Council. The event will be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Oct 16.
Butler Board of Ed Candidates Forum
Oct 22, 2025 at 7:00pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and the Daily Record are hosting a forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Butler Borough Board of Education. The event will be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. The online form to submit questions for the candidates is coming soon.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Candidates Debate
Oct 23, 2025 at 7:00pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area, the Morristown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Daily Record are hosting a forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Council. The event will be livestreamed for viewing on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Oct 18.
Early In-person Voting
Oct 25 - Nov 2, 2025
Vote in-person early on a machine at any of seven poll locations in Morris County, Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am- 6pm. Details and poll locations.
National Vote Early Day
Oct 28, 2025
A day of action and celebration to empower everyone you know to vote early this year. Details.
Vote-By-Mail Online Application Deadline
Oct 28, 2025
Anyone can vote by mail in NJ, but residents must request a Mail-in-Ballot 7 days prior to election day. However, anyone can apply in person at the County Clerk's office by 3pm on Nov 4, the day before the Election. Request VBM ballot.
Election Day
Nov 4, 2025 from 6am to 8pm
For NJ election information, visit NJ Division of Elections.
Open LWV Morris Area Membership Meeting
Nov 11, 2025 at 6:45pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 6:45pm. Meeting at 7pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Open LWV Morris Area Membership Meeting
Dec 9, 2025 at 6:45pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 6:45pm. Meeting at 7pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Open LWV Morris Area Membership Meeting
Jan 13, 2026 at 6:45pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 6:45pm. Meeting at 7pm. RSVP for Zoom link.