Ask this Local League a Question Community Leaders Carole Schwartz, Co-PresidentCarole Schwartz, Co-PresidentBrietta Savoie, Membership Chair League ID NJ373 Phone (201) 652-6794 Stories from Around the State Press ReleaseDemocracy Advocates File Brief in Case Challenging New Jersey’s Primary Ballot DesignThe League of Women Voters of New Jersey and partners filed an amicus brief in Conforti v. Hanlon, a case challenging New Jersey’s use of misleading features in its ballot design. Press ReleaseFederal Judge Blocks Attempt to Undermine New Jersey’s Plan for a Safe Election A federal judge ruled in Trump v. Murphy that election provisions allowing election officials to begin canvassing vote-by-mail ballots 10 days before Election Day and allowing ballots without a postmark to be counted if received within 48-hours of the election do not violate federal law. Press ReleaseLeague of Women Voters of New Jersey Seeks to Intervene in Vote by Mail CaseUPDATE: Motion to intervene was granted in Trump v. Murphy, which challenges New Jersey’s plan to mail vote-by-mail ballots automatically to every registered New Jersey voter. Press ReleaseAgreement in New Jersey Lawsuit Will Establish Fair Ballot Signature Match Process for July 7 PrimaryParties in LWV New Jersey v. Way drafted reached an agreement establishing a notice and cure process for vote-by-mail ballots in New Jersey. Press ReleaseLWV of New Jersey & Voting Rights Groups Challenge New Jersey Signature Match Ballot RequirementThe League of Women Voters of New Jersey filed a lawsuit asking for relief for voters from the state’s flawed ballot signature match requirements.
