ACLU-NJ Launches Vote Your Values Initiative to Increase Voter Engagement in New Jersey Elections

The ACLU of New Jersey today announced the launch of its Vote Your Values initiative, a new portfolio of work to increase civic engagement and voter participation in state elections by engaging communities on the issues that impact their lives. The program will begin ahead of New Jersey’s 2025 election, which will decide the state’s priorities for years to come as voters elect a new governor and cast ballots in races for every seat in the General Assembly.

To lead this initiative, the ACLU-NJ has elevated Associate Director of Civic Engagement Alejandra Sorto, who previously served as a campaign strategist after joining the organization in 2019. Sorto will be expanding the organizing team and increasing the scope of the organization’s volunteer program, which already includes over 15,000 New Jerseyans. Through civic education, issue advocacy, and electoral engagement, the ACLU-NJ Vote Your Values initiative will support communities across the state in exercising their power to shape our collective future.

“As fundamental freedoms face unprecedented threats, it’s crucial that New Jerseyans vote like their rights depend on it, because they do,” said ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha. “I’m proud to have Alejandra leading this vital part of our work to ensure the power of the people is felt at the polls. Together, we can make our voices heard and demand that the leaders we elect stand up for New Jerseyans, safeguard our rights, and help build a better future for everyone who calls our state home.”

The ACLU-NJ is committed to building people power and increasing voter engagement throughout New Jersey, because the work to preserve, advance, and expand the rights and liberties afforded to every New Jerseyan begins at the ballot box.

“We all deserve an inclusive and representative democracy where every voice is heard, loud and clear,” said ACLU-NJ Associate Director of Civic Engagement Alejandra Sorto. “I’m excited to begin this new role to help New Jerseyans advocate for policies that serve our communities and demand bold, courageous action from lawmakers. Voting is power, and that power belongs to the people.”