Serving Morristown, Morris Twp, Morris Plains, Randolph, Madison, Chatham Boro & Chatham Twp
Educate. Advocate. Empower.
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.
EMPOWERING VOTERS
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, fight voter suppression, advocate for fair redistricting and... to VOTE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Call If Not Received Vote by Mail Ballot
October 2020
Vote By Mail ballots were mailed to all registered voters in New Jersey by Oct 5. Fill out and return you ballot immediately and return by mail, dropbox or handing to a poll worker on Election Day. In person voting will be limited to one poll per town with voting by paper ballot. The ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 3 or delivered in person to a poll worker by 8pm on Election Day. If you have not received your ballot by Oct 12, call your County Clerk's office (Morris County 973-285-6066). Details Morris County Elections.
Equity and Social Justice Webinar
October 22, 2020 at 7:30pm
LWV Morristown Area Education Director Rozella Clyde leads a discussion on how gathering accurate Census count impacts NJ redistricting, including the most under-represented populations. Panelists represent Wind of the Spirit, Fairleigh Dickinson University and NAACP. Register for this free webinar here.
Virtual Candidates Forum - New Jersey LD25 Senate & Assembly
October 23, 2020
Morris County Leagues of Women Voters - Morristown Area; Warren / West Morris; and Mountain Lakes - are hosting two virtual candidates’ forums for candidates seeking election to New Jersey Senate and Assembly representing legislative district 25. The Senate forum will be held at 6pm with candidates Anthony M. Bucco (R, incumbent) and Rupande Mehta (D) vying for one seat for a term of 3 years. The Assembly forum will be held at 8pm with candidates Aura Dunn (R, incumbent) and Darcy Draeger (D) vying for one seat for a term of 3 years.
The forums will be livestreamed on YouTube on the MorristownArea League of Women Voters channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJrs1YmB953Zv18KQ5b59w. Questions for Senate candidates may be submitted to https://forms.gle/kgVU3MY7u1H2wp6d9. Questions for Assembly candidates may be submitted to https://forms.gle/C1MuzswqWe7t2TJY7. Questions must be submitted by October 22nd at noon. Senate flyer. Assembly flyer.
LWV Morristown Area Board Meeting
November 2, 2020 at 7:15pm
In non-COVID times, our meetings are held at rotating homes, but until further notice, we are holding meetings virtually. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP for Zoom invite.
General Election Day
November 3, 2020 6am to 8pm
All registered voters in New Jersey will receive a Vote By Mail ballot to be mailed out by Oct 5. Fill out and return your ballot immediately. They can be returned by mail, dropbox or handed to a poll worker. In person voting will be limited to one poll per town with paper ballots. The ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 3 or delivered in person to a poll worker by 8pm on Election Day. If you have not received your ballot by Oct 12, call your County Clerk's office (Morris County 973-285-6066). Details Morris County Elections.
Book Group
November 12, 2020 at 7:30pm
All are welcome to join us the 2nd Thursday of the month for LWV Morristown Area Book Club. The November book is Chances Are by Richard Russo. RSVP for Zoom invite.
LWV Morristown Area Holiday Party
December Date & Time TBA
In normal times, we hold our party at a local restaurant, but this year may be virtual. Stay tuned.
LWV Morristown Area Board Meeting
January 4, 2021 at 7:15pm
In non-COVID times, our meetings are held at rotating homes, but until further notice, we are holding meetings virtually. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP for Zoom invite.
LWV Morristown Area Program Planning Brunch
January 17, 2021
Stay tuned for details for this event. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP.
LWV Morristown Area Board Meeting
February 1, 2021 at 7:15pm
In non-COVID times, our meetings are held at rotating homes, but until further notice, we are holding meetings virtually. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP for Zoom invite.
LWV Morristown Area Board Meeting
March 1, 2021 at 7:15pm
In non-COVID times, our meetings are held at rotating homes, but until further notice, we are holding meetings virtually. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP for Zoom invite.
LWV Morristown Area Board Meeting
April 5, 2021 at 7:15pm
In non-COVID times, our meetings are held at rotating homes, but until further notice, we are holding meetings virtually. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. RSVP for Zoom invite.
