THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of Northern Valley (LWVNV) encourages all eligible citizens to prepare for New Jersey’s General Election on Nov. 5 by utilizing accurate, nonpartisan information available on VOTE411.org. To assist Bergen County voters in casting their ballots, the LWVNV has launched the Make a Voting Plan initiative.
Voters are urged to visit VOTE411.org early to access voter guides specific to their communities. The site provides essential details such as polling locations, registration status, and information on candidates and issues. It also serves as a valuable tool for first-time voters and young adults.
Register to Vote
In New Jersey, eligible voters may register online, by mail, or in person. To qualify, one must be a U.S. citizen, at least 17 years old (turning 18 by Election Day), and a resident of the county for at least 30 days before the election. The registration deadline for the November election is Oct. 15. Voter registration information is available on VOTE411.org.
Three Voting Options
- In-Person Voting: Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 5. Voters can find their polling location on VOTE411.org or the sample ballot received before Election Day.
- Early Voting: From October 26 to Nov. 3, voters can cast their ballots early at designated polling locations. Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
- Mail-In Voting: Any registered voter in New Jersey can vote by mail without providing a reason. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5 and received by the Board of Elections by Nov. 11. Ballots can be returned via mail, at a secure drop box, or in person at the Bergen County Board of Elections.
For more information visit the Bergen County Clerk’s Elections Division website, call them at 201-336-7020, or write electionsclerk@co.bergen.nj.us.
About the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley
The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley, a chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV), is a non-partisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The LWV was an outgrowth of the 19th Amendment passed in 1920 giving women the right to vote. Today, the LWV operates at the state and local levels through more than 700 state and local Leagues in all 50 states and in Washington D.C., the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley was founded in 1946 as the League of Women Voters of Closter. By 1964, it included 11 municipalities in the Northern Valley and was renamed the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley. The chapter serves these municipalities: Alpine, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Edgewater, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Haworth, Hillsdale, Leonia, Montvale, New Milford, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, River Vale, Rockleigh, Tenafly, Washington Township, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake.
The organization develops grassroots leadership and achieves widespread credibility because it is strictly nonpartisan. Throughout the year, a range of voters services and programs are provided, including candidates’ forums, registration drives, dissemination of nonpartisan information about candidates and issues, and public meetings to discuss current issues.
For more information, visit the LWVNV website or contact the chapter via email.