Voting Rights

The ACLU-NJ has been a leader in the fight to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to easily vote.

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The right to vote is one of the most fundamental pillars of American society. The ACLU-NJ has been a leader in the fight to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to easily vote. With voting rights under assault nationally, including in New Jersey, the ACLU-NJ stands up to defend and expand this essential right for everyone.

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People's Agenda

Lawmakers Can Ensure a Fairer New Jersey During Lame Duck

Lame duck is an opportunity for lawmakers to build a fairer, more equitable future for all New Jerseyans. The ACLU-NJ calls on the Legislature to prioritize these key issues and bills ahead of the Sherrill administration.
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woman voting

Early Voting Is Here, Cast Your Ballot in New Jersey’s 2025 General Election

Voters have the opportunity this November to shape the future of our state for years to come – New Jersey will be electing a new governor and casting ballots for every seat in the General Assembly. 
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i voted

Young People are the Future – We Hope They Make Their Voices Heard at the Polls

The right to vote is one of the most fundamental pillars of our society. Encouraging young people to vote and have a say on the issues that impact their futures makes our democracy stronger.
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Line of people waiting to vote at a polling location

The Power of The People Is at the Polls – Vote Your Values in the General Election this November

In every election, we cast our votes on the issues that impact our communities, our lives, and our futures.
Court Case
Jul 10, 2023

In re Tom Malinowski, Petition for Nomination for General Election

Amicus brief challenging New Jersey's anti-fusion voting laws.
Court Case
Mar 11, 2024

Kim v. Hanlon

Amicus briefs arguing that New Jersey’s system for designing primary ballots violates voters’ constitutional rights.
Court Case
Jun 13, 2011

NAACP v. Harvey

Court Case
Mar 20, 2019

Correa v. Grossi

Can a voter receive a bilingual sample ballot and then a single language official ballot?