PROTECT THE VOTE
In a major win for voting rights, the US Supreme Court left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service from significantly restricting mail voting following Trump’s executive order.
New Jersey recently passed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, enacting one of the strongest state voting rights laws in the nation at a time when attacks on the freedom to vote are becoming more aggressive.
Tell the Senate to oppose the SAVE ACT!
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing nonprofits including the League to resume registering new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies.
LWV condemns the US Supreme Court’s dismantling of the Voting Rights Act in the 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart provides solid breakdown of the mail-in ballot confusion. WATCH.
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.
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mail-In-Vote Ballots Issued
Week of September 19
County Clerks have mailed out vote-by-mail ballots to those who applied for one. Mail-in voting is safe and secure. The U.S. Supreme Court has left an injunction in place that blocks the U.S. Post Office from interfering with vote-by-mail ballots for the November election. Nor can USPS require states to upload personal voter information into its new and untested online portal. Apply online for a mail-in-ballot by Oct 27 here. Apply in-person at the County Clerk's office by November 2 at 3pm.
Morris Twp Committee Debate
Sep 30 at 6:30pm
Morristown High School Auditorium, 50 Early St, Morristown, NJ. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsor Morris NewsBee are hosting a forum for candidates running for Committee in Morris Township, NJ. The event will also be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Sunday, Sep 27 at 4pm.
Madison Bottle Hill Day Voter Info Booth
Oct 3 from 9:30am to 5:15pm
Morristown Green. Join us at our booth as we register and educate voters. Volunteer or just stop by. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Volunteer.
Morristown Festival on the Green Voter Info Booth
Oct 4 from 11:45am to 5:15pm (rescheduled)
Morristown Green. Join us at our booth as we register and educate voters. Volunteer for a volunteer slot or just stop by. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Volunteer.
Voter Outreach at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Oct 6 from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Farleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ. Join us at our booth as we register and educate young voters. No experience necessary. Training is provided. Volunteer.
Randolph Board of Ed Candidates Forum
Oct 6 at 6:30pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsor West Morris Reporter are hosting a forum for candidates seeking 3 seats on the Randolph NJ Board of Education. Five of six candidates are participating. The event will be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Saturday, Oct 3 at 4pm.
Coalition & Partnership Building Training
Oct 6 at 6-7pm
Virtual. LWVNJ's Activist Training Program provides free, nonpartisan public education and training on how to drive grassroots change and defend democracy. Democracy work doesn't happen in a silo; it happens in relationship with other organizations, communities, and movements. We'll walk through how coalitions function, what strengthens or erodes trust within them, and how our work connects to broader intersectional efforts across immigration, racial justice, and civil rights. Register.
Morris Plains Mayoral Debate
Oct 8 at 7:00pm
Borough School Auditorium, 500 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsor Morris NewsBee are hosting a forum for candidates running for Mayor of Morris Plains, NJ. Candidates are Nancy Verga (D) and Jason C. Karr (I). The event will also be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Monday, Oct 5 at 4pm.
Democracy in Action Day Voter Outreach Table
Oct 10 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ. Our League is joining the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and other orgs for an afternoon and evening of Democracy in Action activities including nonpartisan GOTV postcard writing, a Rank the Dessert rank-choice voting game, and a filming / discussion of Lightworkers. The event takes place from 3pm to 8:30pm. Details and RSVP. Volunteers are needed to serve at our League's Voter Outreach table from 3 to 4:30pm. Training provided. Volunteer.
Open LWV Morris Area Board Meeting
Oct 13 at 7:00pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 7pm. Meeting at 7:15pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
Oct 13
The deadline to register to vote and update your voter registration (e.g., change of address) in the General Election is Tuesday, Oct 13. Register online, by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office.
Vote Early Days of Action
Oct 17 and Oct 24
New Jersey Leagues are participating in the No Kings Vote Early Day of Action (Oct 17) and National Vote Early Day (Oct 24). Volunteers are encouraged to hold small nonpartisan local events across the country to encourage people to Vote Early. We are bringing communities together to Make a Plan to Vote, with a focus on Vote Early options. Voting early gives us the power to make our voices heard on our own terms, before Election Day, before the last-minute chaos, and before anyone else can decide what happens next. This is not a rally! We are inviting people to hold small Vote Early events. The League will provide support, signs, handouts and volunteer Vote Early training. Let us know if you'd like to hold an event or volunteer. Creative ideas for events.
Boonton Town Council Debate
Oct 21 at 6:30pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsor the Daily Record are hosting a forum for candidates running for Town Council in Boonton, NJ. The event will also be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Sunday, October 18 at 4pm.
In-Person Early Voting
Oct 24 - Nov 1
Vote in person on a machine at designated polling sites on Tuesday through Saturday from 10am - 8pm, and Sunday from 10am - 6pm. For information about Early In-person Voting, visit Morris County Elections/Early Voting.
NJ CD11 Congressional Debate
Oct 26 at 6:30pm
St. Elizabeth University, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ. LWVNJ and co-sponsors NJ ACLU, NJ Hills Media Group, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Morristown Alumnae Chapter are hosting a debate for candidates seeking the Congressional seat for NJ CD11. Candidates Joe Hathaway (R) and Analilia Mejia (D) are participating. The event will also be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Wednesday, October 23. Register to attend the forum HERE.
Parsippany Board of Ed Candidates Forum
Oct 26 at 6:30pm
Virtual. LWV Morris Area and co-sponsor the Daily Record are hosting a forum for candidates running for Parsippany, NJ Board of Ed. All 7 candidates are participating. The event will be livestreamed on the LWV Morris Area YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@lwvmorrisarea. Submit questions for the candidates here by Friday, October 23 at 4pm.
Deadline to Request Mail-In-Ballot Online
Oct 27
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 2, the day before the Election. Mail-in voting is safe and secure. The U.S. Supreme Court has left an injunction in place that blocks the U.S. Post Office from interfering with vote-by-mail ballots for the November election. Nor can USPS require states to upload personal voter information into its new and untested online portal. Request VBM ballot.
National Vote Early Day
Oct 27
A day of action and celebration to empower everyone you know to vote early this year. Details.
General Election
Nov 3 from 6am to 8pm
Races: Senate, congressional, county, municipal and Board of Ed. Vote in person at your neighborhood designated voting polling location from 6am to 8pm. More.
Open LWV Morris Area Board Meeting
November 10 at 7:00pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 7pm. Meeting at 7:15pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Open LWV Morris Area Board Meeting
January 12, 2027 at 7:00pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 7pm. Meeting at 7:15pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Open LWV Morris Area Board Meeting
February 9, 2027 at 7:00pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 7pm. Meeting at 7:15pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Open LWV Morris Area Board Meeting
March 9, 2027 at 7:00pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 7pm. Meeting at 7:15pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Open LWV Morris Area Board Meeting
April 13, 2027 at 7:00pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 7pm. Meeting at 7:15pm. RSVP for Zoom link.
Open LWV Morris Area Board Meeting
May 11, 2027 at 7:00pm
Virtual. Members, guests, volunteers and anyone interested in the League are welcome. Casual chat at 7pm. Meeting at 7:15pm. RSVP for Zoom link.