Serving Morristown, Morris Twp, Morris Plains, Randolph, Madison, Chatham Boro, Chatham Twp and other towns in Morris County
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.
THE PEOPLE'S LAME DUCK AGENDA
On Nov 8, we demonstrated the true grassroots power of the League of Women Voters in New Jersey. In what NJ Spotlight News called, "a rare display of coordinated solidarity" 100 volunteers from 30 organizations visited EVERY legislator at 92 legislative district offices in NJ to deliver "The People's Lame Duck Agenda."
WATCH NJ Spotlight's coverage of the kick off.
This massive mobilization was only possible because of local Leagues across the state, including our Morristown Area League. We visited all Senate and Assembly offices in Districts 24, 25 and 26.
On December 7, join LWVNJ and coalition partners as we gather in Trenton and continue to call on lawmakers to pass The People’s Lame Duck Agenda.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Activist Training: Understanding NJ Local School Boards
Dec 6, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Virtual. Join this LWVNJ training to get an overview of local New Jersey school boards, including their structure, responsibilities, and decision-making processes. Learn how to advocate for change within the school board framework and engage effectively with board members. Register.
Rally and Lobby Day People's Lame Duck Agenda
Dec 7, 2023 from 10am - 2pm
NJ State House, Trenton. Join LWVNJ and coalition partners as we gather in Trenton and continue to call on lawmakers to pass The People’s Lame Duck Agenda! Too many racial and social justice bills are being ignored. Join us to urge legislators to move New Jersey forward now! Additional information about the schedule will be shared soon. Register.
Same Day Voter Registration Action
Dec 11-14, 2023
Join us for 4 days of action to advocate for the passage of legislation for Same-Day Voter Registration! With lawmakers back in Trenton for the lame-duck session, we are calling on them to take action to protect access to the ballot before the end of the year. Any time on any day that you can spare is great! Details and registration.
LWV Morristown Area Holiday Open House
Dec 11, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:30pm
Morristown Unitarian Universal Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ. Members, friends, supporters, partners and those who represent us are invited to gather in a relaxed social setting. Great food, including our signature homemade Greek desserts! Great conversation! No formal presentation. RSVP.
LWV Morristown Area Book Group
Dec 14, 2023 at 1:00pm
All are welcome to join us any month. This month, we are reading Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions by Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi. Meeting is hybrid, choice of in person or virtual. Please RSVP for location or Zoom link.
LWV Morristown Area Book Group
Jan 11, 2024 at 1:00pm
All are welcome to join us any month. This month, we are reading Wingwalkers by Taylor Brown. Meeting is hybrid, choice of in person or virtual. Please RSVP for location or Zoom link.
Viewing and Discussion of Film Ruby Bridges
Jan 15, 2024 at 1:00pm
Florham Park Library. In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, the American Association of University Women, Madison Branch, and LWV Morristown Area are co-hosting a viewing of the film, Ruby Bridges, followed by a film discussion moderated by our League. RSVP.
LWV Morristown Area Program Planning Brunch
Jan 21, 2024 Time TBA
Location TBA. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend this important annual meeting. Every year, in preparation for the League of Women Voters Biennial Conventions (US even years, NJ odd years), local Leagues review current League positions and recommend updates, additions or deletions to help set the priorities and direction of the League for the next two years. RSVP.
LWV Morristown Area Book Group
Feb 8, 2024 at 1:00pm
All are welcome to join us any month. This month, we are reading The Orphan Keeper by Camron Steve Wright. Meeting is hybrid, choice of in person or virtual. Please RSVP for location or Zoom link.
LWV National Convention
June 27-30
Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C. and virtual. All League members are encouraged to attend for program planning, workshops, dynamic speakers, networking and getting to know your League. Details and registration TBA.