Serving Morristown, Morris Twp, Morris Plains, Randolph, Madison, Chatham Boro & Chatham Twp
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
Morristown Festival on the Green
Oct 2, 2022 from Noon to 5pm
Morristown Green and South and Washington Streets, center of Morristown. This free event features entertainment for all ages, beer tent, 150+ exhibitors showcasing our local businesses, restaurants, and notable community groups. Volunteer with us or just stop by our booth. We will be providing election info and registering voters. Let us know if you can volunteer for a couple of hours. No experience needed.
Hanover School Board Candidates Forum
Oct 3, 2022 at 7pm
Memorial Junior School, 61 Highland Ave, Whippany. The League of Women Voters of the Morristown Area, the NAACP Morris County Branch, and the Hanover Eagle are hosting a candidates forum for 7 candidates seeking 3 seats on the Hanover School Board. Four candidates are participating: Timothy Cullen, Patricia Mattia, Evan Markensohn and Kathryn McSorley. The forum will be in person and livestreamed for viewing during and after on the Morristown Area League's YouTube Channel. The public may submit questions in advance to https://forms.gle/4vsrz33fovV6qRv4A. A few questions will also be accepted from the audience. Contact.
Dover High School Voter Registration Drive
Oct 5, 2022 from 11am to 1:15pm
Our League holds voter info / registration drives throughout the year. Today, we are at Dover High School. Contact us for info and to volunteer. Spanish speakers most welcome!
Denville School Board Candidates Forum
Oct 6, 2022 at 7pm
Riverview Elementary School, 33 St. Mary's Place, Denville. The League of Women Voters of Mountain Lakes and The Citizen newspaper are hosting a candidates forum for 5 candidates seeking 2 seats on the Denville School Board. The forum will be in person and livestreamed for viewing during and after on the Mountain Lakes League's YouTube Channel. The public may submit questions in advance here. Questions will also be accepted from the audience. Contact.
Boonton High School Voter Registration Drive
Oct 7, 2022 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Our League holds voter info / registration drives throughout the year. Today, we are at Boonton High School. Contact us for info and to volunteer.
Morris County Coming Out Day
Oct 8, 2022 from 12 to 4pm
10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ between Morris County Superior Courthouse and the Administrative Building. We are providing voter information at this 2nd annual community event to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. Contact us for info and to volunteer.
Book Group
Oct 13, 2022 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month. Our League Book Group is not just for members! This month, we are reading The Final Case by David Guterson. We meet in person or virtually depending on the month. Please RSVP for location or Zoom link.
Madison Bottle Hill Day
Oct 15, 2022 from 10am to 5pm
NOTE Change of date
Center of Madison, NJ. Volunteer with us or just stop by our booth. The event features four stages with live entertainment all day, over 200 vendor booths, amusement rides, great shopping, delicious food and a Beer Garden. This event is free and open to the public. Our League will be providing election info and registering voters. Let us know if you can volunteer for a couple of hours. No experience needed.
All about Florham Park Day
Oct 15, 2022 from 10am to 2pm
Florham Park Library, 107 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ. Volunteer with us or just stop by our booth. Florham Park invites community organizations nd government leaders to share their services. Free and open to the public. Our League will introduce itself, provide election info and register voters. Contact us if you can volunteer for a couple of hours. No experience needed.
Voter Registration Deadline
Oct 18, 2022
You can register to vote by mail or online.
Randolph School Board Candidates Forum
Oct 20, 2022 at 7pm
Virtual. The League of Women Voters of the Morristown Area and Randolph Reporter are hosting a candidates forum for 7 candidates seeking 3 seats on the Randolph School Board: Todd Schleifstein, Debby Rauch Lissaur, Sheldon Epstein, Layne Broyles, Hazel Ball, Kelly Ann Arzberger, and Amanda Adams. The forum will livestreamed and available for viewing after the forum on the Morristown Area League's YouTube Channel. The public may submit questions in advance to https://forms.gle/xJPLRTvhUcuPUvbR9. Contact.
Madison Farmers Market
Oct 27, 2022 from 1:30 to 5:30pm
Dodge Field, 49 Central Avenue, Madison, NJ. We will be providing voter information on what should be a beautiful fall day. Volunteer with us or just stop by and say "hello." Sign up to volunteer.
Early In-person Voting
Oct 29 to Nov 6, 2022
You can vote in-person early on a machine at any of seven polls in Morris County, Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. Details and poll locations.
Vote-by-Mail Application Deadline by Mail
Nov 1, 2022
The application must be received if applying for a vote-by-mail ballot by mail.
Vote-by-Mail Application Deadline In Person
Nov 7, 2022 at 3pm
Deadline to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot in person at the County Clerk's office.
LWV Morristown Area Member Meeting
Nov 7, 2022 at 7:15pm
Our meetings are held virtually. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP for Zoom link.
Election Day
Nov 8, 2022 from 6am to 8pm
For NJ election information, visit NJ Division of Elections.
Vote-by-Mail Deadline
Nov 8, 2022
Date vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked or placed in a ballot drop box.
Book Group
Nov 10, 2022 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us any month. Our League Book Group is not just for members! This month, we are reading The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. We meet in person or virtually depending on the month. Please RSVP for location or Zoom link.
LWV Morristown Area Holiday Party
Dec 6, 2022 at 6:30pm
Location and program TBA. RSVP.
LWV Morristown Area Member Meeting
Jan 3, 2023 at 7:15pm
Our meetings are held virtually. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP for Zoom link.