League of Women Voters Shares Forum, Voting Information for Upcoming Election
To the Editor:
New Jersey voters who wish to learn about their candidates, especially those in local races, can go to the League of Women Voters’ non-partisan vote411.org. By putting in their address, voters can see their ballot and their candidates’ responses to League questions. Voters can also check whether they are registered and even register or submit name/address changes if needed.
Information about candidates for Princeton Board of Education is available at vote411.org and in local media. Look for a recording of the Princeton Parent-Teacher Organization’s October 1 forum at princetonptoc.weebly.com. Princeton Parents for Black Children (PPBC), Not in Our Town Princeton (NIOT), and Civil Rights Princeton (CRP) will co-host a Board of Education candidates forum on October 16 at 7:30 p.m. Attendees must register in advance for this webinar at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fnxGMJWLT6Kq7WywAUJyQw. A video recording of the forum will be available on the PPBC website and YouTube page.
Go to vote411.org or vote.nj.gov to find specific information about early voting, vote-by-mail, polling and drop box locations, as well as hours and deadlines. Voter registration forms must be postmarked by October 15. Vote-by-mail ballots have already arrived. They must be postmarked or placed in drop boxes before 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, and cannot be returned to polling places. Voters marked “VBM” may only vote provisionally at the polls.
The League of Women Voters encourages civic engagement. The Mercer County Board of Elections is still seeking board (poll) workers, including students aged 16-17, for the nine days of early voting (October 26-November 3) and on November 5. Board workers are compensated: $300 on Election Day and $21.43/hour during early voting, plus $30 for attending training.
Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but please vote!