PROTECT THE VOTE

Nationwide push to 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.

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.

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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.

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OUR ISSUES

Voter Rights

Social & Economic Justice

Apply for Vote-by-Mail ballot HERE.

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. Replace a lost ballot or track your ballot HERE.

Vote Early Fun Walk to the Polls

Oct 24 at 11am

October 24 is National Vote Early Day and the first day of Early Voting in New Jersey. As part of a national movement to encourage people to Vote Early, our League and partners are hosting Walks to the Vote Early polls at the 8 Early Voting sites in Morris County. 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. We'll gather at a meeting point near the Voting Site, create or distribute Vote Early signs and make a spectacle walking to the Poll. Make it fun! Bring the kids. Bring the dog. Halloween costumes encouraged. Those who wish can go inside and vote. Sign up HERE f or one of the 8 Morris County Early Voting Sites (Boonton Twp, Central Park of Morris County, Denville, Hanover, Madison, Morristown, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive).

Chatham Borough Council Debate

Oct 19 at 7:00pm

Chatham Boro Hall, 54 Fairmount Ave, Chatham Boro, NJ LWV Morris Area and co-sponsor the Chatham Courier are hosting a forum for candidates running for Council in Chatham Boro, 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 Money, October 16 at 4pm.

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.

Early Voting at County Clerk's Office

Nov 2 from 8:30am to 3:00pm

Early Voting on Vote-by-Mail Ballots at the County Clerk’s office is an option on weekdays, from 8:30am to 4:00pm, up until Monday, November 2, at 3pm.

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.

Byrne Kean NJ Journalism Awards Reception

November 5 at 5:30pm

Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Pkwy, Morristown. The nonprofit Corporation for New Jersey Local Media, a debate co-sponsor with our League and recipient of the LWVNJ Making Democracy Work Award, presents an a annual celebration of the reporters, editors, and newsrooms who keep NJ informed, connected and accountable. Proceeds fund CNJLM's work to create engaged and informed communities by revitalizing local news and innovating for its future. LWV Morris Area is a Sponsor with a block of tickets for purchase HERE.