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Democracy Advocates File Brief in Case Challenging New Jersey’s Primary Ballot Design

The 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.
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Federal 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.
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League of Women Voters of New Jersey Seeks to Intervene in Vote by Mail Case

UPDATE: 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.
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Agreement in New Jersey Lawsuit Will Establish Fair Ballot Signature Match Process for July 7 Primary

Parties in LWV New Jersey v. Way drafted reached an agreement establishing a notice and cure process for vote-by-mail ballots in New Jersey.
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LWV of New Jersey & Voting Rights Groups Challenge New Jersey Signature Match Ballot Requirement

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey filed a lawsuit asking for relief for voters from the state’s flawed ballot signature match requirements.