Serving Morristown, Morris Twp, Morris Plains, Randolph, Madison, Chatham Boro & Chatham Twp
Educate. Advocate. Empower.
The League of Women Voters educates and advocates for voters, knowing that the leaders you elect make the decisions that affect YOU - jobs, health care, energy costs, security and more. The League helps you register, become informed on the candidates and issues, and to navigate the process of voting. We fight voter suppression, advocate for 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. We are a nonpartisan group supporting Democracy in Action.
Voter Registration Drive - Butler High School
May 7, 2021 9:30am to Noon
Our League holds voter info / registration drives throughout the year. On May 7, we are at Butler High School, 38 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ. Contact us for info and to volunteer.
Candidates Forum Madison Council
May 11, 2021 at 7:00pm
LWV Morristown Area is hosting a virtual Candidates’ Forum for candidates seeking the democratic nomination for Madison Borough Council. Debra Coen (incumbent), Eric Range and Thomas Haralamoudis are running for two seats for a term of three years. The Forum will be livestreamed on YouTube on the MorristownArea League of Women Voters channel. Questions for the candidates may be submitted to https://forms.gle/TvBFLrA8goNWvm4c7 by May 9th. Follow on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/iiQVc4Xmy.
Candidates Forum Morristown Mayor
May 12, 2021 at 7:00pm
LWV Morristown Area is hosting a virtual Candidates’ Forum for candidates seeking the democratic nomination for Morristown Mayor. Timothy Dougherty, incumbent, and Esperanza P. Field are running for one seat for a term of four years. The Forum will be livestreamed on YouTube on the MorristownArea League of Women Voters channel. Questions for the candidates may be submitted to https://forms.gle/1dXR5xP2bU88aQCb6 by May 10th. Follow on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/3sW2GpvyH.
Book Group
May 13, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is Island of the Sea Women by Lisa See. RSVP for Zoom invite.
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary
May 18, 2021
Deadline to vote in NJ is May 18. Only registered voters affiliated with the Democratic or Republican party can vote in the NJ Primary election. Register here.
LWVNJ Biennial Virtual Convention
Convention May 22, 2021
Pre-Convention Events May 16-21, 2021
Virtual. Free. All League members are encouraged to attend the NJ virtual Convention, all day Saturday May 22. Members and the public are invited to pre-Convention events the week before: 15 hour-long workshops from 12-1pm and 4-7pm, panel discussions at 7pm. Details and registration TBA.
Deadline to Apply for Vote-By-Mail Ballot
June 1, 2021
June 1 is the last day to apply for a Vote-By-Mail ballot to vote by mail in the NJ Primary. The polls will be open for in-person voting on the day of the primary, June 8. You may apply for a VBM ballot in person up until 3pm June 7. Application.
NJ Primary Election
June 8, 2021 from 6am to 8pm
Primary elections for NJ governor, all NJ Senate and Assembly offices and select municipal and Board of Ed offices take place this year. Note that Vote By Mail and Early Voting are options encouraged during the pandemic. Info at NJ Division of Elections and VOTE411.
Book Group
June 10, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is Fever by Deon Meyer. RSVP for Zoom invite.
Morris County Pride Festival
June 26, 2021 at 11am to 3pm
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ. Our League will have a booth at this festival providing voter information and registration. Contact us to volunteer. Tickets.
Book Group
July 8, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is The Yellow House by Sarah Broom. RSVP for Zoom invite.
Book Group
August 12, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. RSVP for Zoom invite.
Book Group
Sept 9, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is Untamed by Glennon Doyle. RSVP for Zoom invite.
Book Group
Oct 14, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. RSVP for Zoom invite.
NJ Election
November 2, 2021 from 6am to 8pm
Elections for NJ governor, all NJ Senate and Assembly offices and select municipal and Board of Ed offices take place this year. Note that Vote By Mail and Early Voting are options encouraged during the pandemic. Info at NJ Division of Elections and VOTE411.
Book Group
Nov 11, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is A Burning by Megha Majumdar. RSVP for Zoom invite.
Book Group
Dec 9, 2021 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month for the LWV Morristown Area Book Group. This month's book is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. RSVP for Zoom invite.
