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.

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.

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. Ballot Drop Box locations.

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.