League of Women Voters of New Jersey

09/17/2026

📢 Want to be a more empowered advocate for democracy?

Our Activist Training Program is back for Fall 2026! These FREE, nonpartisan virtual trainings are designed to give community members the knowledge and practical skills needed to drive grassroots change and defend democracy.

We have you covered whether you’re brand new to activism or looking to add to your toolkit. Topics include:
✅ Voter registration in preparation for the midterms
✅ Coalition building and working with partner orgs
✅ Census 2030 preparation
✅ Digital communications strategies
✅ Understanding the legislative process in NJ (two-part topic)

All trainings are open to League members and members of the public who support the League's mission. Join us this fall and build the skills to make an impact in your community. Pre-registration is required, visit https://lwvnj.org/training

09/16/2026

We're hiring! Know someone in your network who's a coalition-builder with a deep commitment to racial, social, and economic justice? Does that describe you?

Check out our Community Organizer position at https://lwvnj.org/careers

Join a small but fierce team that works every day to empower voters and defend democracy in New Jersey.

Applications are being accepted through Friday, September 25, 2026.

09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Local Leagues across New Jersey are participating in National Voter Registration Day by holding voter registration drives and answering voters' questions across the state.

💡DID YOU KNOW? As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or are unsure of their registration status. Be part of the solution and get your community today on .

Share this and encourage your friends and family to register to vote or check their registration status at https://vote.nj.gov!

09/15/2026

In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfranchised voters who r...

09/14/2026

The League of Women Voters responds to whistleblower allegations about USCIS’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and calls for a full investigation.

09/14/2026

Our New Jersey voter guide is now LIVE at https://VOTE411.org!

Get ready for the 2026 General Election by researching candidates and understanding your ballot. Candidates are continuing to respond, so bookmark Vote411 and check back before voting! Follow VOTE411 for more election resources.

Get ready for Election Day at VOTE411.org | Prepárese para el día de las elecciones en VOTE411.org/es

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

On August 23, the League of Women Voters of Ocean County joined the celebration at Jackson Day, honoring the 50th anniversary of the town’s signature tradition while registering voters!

Pictured: Membership Chair Karen Plaskow (center), with members Jill Drew (left) and Heidi Riley (right). Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and register to vote!

09/10/2026

The First Circuit Court of Appeals kept in place an injunction blocking key parts of a new USPS mail ballot rule through the November election.

09/05/2026