Tag: Election Day
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Opinion: Urge Congress to allow national vote-by-mail
With the severity of the coronavirus situation and the upcoming elections on the horizon, it is crucial we protect our democracy and ensure Americans are able to vote without putting their health at risk. Americans need to have access to national vote-by-mail through the November elections. Our vote and our voice is at stake. If…
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Hopewell Valley Democrats support universal vote by mail ballots for all elections
Citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public, the Hopewell Valley Democratic Club (HVDC) calls for universal vote by mail for all future New Jersey elections. “Our club mission is centered on increasing voter engagement and participation,” said Chris Malikschmitt, HVDC chair, in a statement provided by the club. “As we discussed the…
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Burlington County clerk will hold ballot drawing for July 7 primary at 3 p.m. April 9
Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz’s office will hold the legally required ballot drawing for the July 7 Primary Election via Facebook Live at 3 p.m. on April 9. Reporters and members of the public should avoid coming to the county clerk’s office. The event will take place at 50 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. To…
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Middlesex County will hold live stream drawing of primary ballot on April 9
The upcoming ballot drawing for the positioning of candidates for the 2020 Primary Election will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 in the Freeholder meeting room in the County Administration Building in New Brunswick. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all county buildings, including the Administration Building, are closed to the public; therefore,…
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Opinion: Ask legislators to support vote-by-mail security
It’s almost election time. Our primary is just over two months away, which should place it right smack in the middle of a global pandemic. Governor Phil Murphy has ordered a shelter-in-place to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, protecting us and our health care workers. What’s a patriot to do? A3591 is currently…
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Nominations by petition for Cranbury primary due March 30
Nomination by petition for the upcoming June 2 Primary Election are due to the Cranbury Township Clerk’s Office by 4 p.m. on March 30. Petitions will be accepted electronically by submitting a complete petition to both [email protected] and [email protected]. Petitions may also be delivered to Town Hall and left in the dropbox located at the front door.…
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New voting machines to feature touch screen, language options
Voters throughout all 25 municipalities in Middlesex County will soon cast votes with a new voting system that features a large touch screen and various language options. The ES&S ExpressVote XL Voting System will roll out during the special school elections on March 10 in Edison and Woodbridge, and then the April 21 school…
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New voting machines roll out before special elections in Edison, Woodbridge
Voters throughout all 25 municipalities in Middlesex County will soon cast votes with a new voting system, ES&S ExpressVote XL Voting System, beginning with the special school elections on March 10 in Edison and Woodbridge. Public demonstrations will take place from 1-8 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Edison Town Hall, 100 Municipal Blvd.,…
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Indivisible of Monroe meeting will focus on 2020 election
Indivisible of Monroe Township will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. The meeting will include a post card writing session, with messages urging voter participation in the 2020 election, and a short film, “Unbreaking America: Divided we Fall,” narrated by Michael Douglas.…