Members

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey is nothing without our members. For the past 100 years, generation after generation, League members have been determined to turn to their neighbors, hand them a voter registration form, and offer them a ride to the polls. Year after year, our members have tirelessly answered the call to defend democracy and we know we can count on the next generation of League volunteers, equipped with the tools and resources necessary, to follow in those footsteps. Thank you for your service to our organization and to our country.
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Resources and Publications

League of Women Voters of New Jersey Bylaws LWVNJ Study and Action LWVUS Impact on Issues State Board Reports 64th Biennial Convention Recordings and Resources Citizen's Guide to Government 2021 Annual Impact Report

The 2022 Citizen's Guide to Government is available for order. Member price is $3 a guide. Please click here to access the pricing guide and order form.

List of New Congressional and Legislative Districts by Town

Member Resources

Membership Handbook Slack OutreachCircle Social Media Spotlight Submission Form

Local League Resources

Local League
Leader's Guide Local League
Treasurer's Guide Request for Certificate of Insurance Sales and Use Tax
(Required Quarterly) LWV Brand Standards & Logo Files Voter Service Activities Report Form Voter Services Resources Advocacy Resources Communications Resources

Voter Services Resources

Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Toolkit QR Codes Template Youth Voting Initiative Projects Voter Services Timeline Voter Registration Tabling Supply Checklist Organization of Election Administration in New Jersey Counties Ideas for Voter Education Tabling Events or Presentations Voting Equipment LWV Study Press Templates Video: Ways to Vote in NJ Articles of Interest

Member-Only Voter Services Resources

There are several voter services resources that are only available for LWVNJ members. Please complete the form below to request access to one of the resources.

List of Available Resources

Candidate Forums Manual
Included: Structuring a Candidate Event; Hosting Candidate Events on Virtual Platforms; Candidate Event Organizational Checklist; Sample Candidate, Co-Sponsors and Media emails, scripts, agreements and announcements
Conversation Guidance with County Election Officials
Vote411.org Training Tools
Informed Voting: Modular presentations to educate the public and league members

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LWVNJ Statewide Program Committees

LWVNJ Statewide Program Committee are led by members knowledgeable and active in one of the League’s policy program areas:

Administration of Justice
Education
Fiscal Policy
Government
Immigration
Natural Resources
Social Policy
Transportation
Women & Family Issues

The major roles of the committees are to educate League members and advocate on state public policies.

As educators, committees might select one area to update our members on our League position and the current status of the law or it might provide background on a current public policy discussion in New Jersey. Committee members can do this by writing articles for our newsletter or the website, blogging, or preparing a meeting-ready program or speakers for local Leagues.

As advocates, committees recommend action on specific legislation, regulations or public policy areas to the League of Women Voters of New Jersey State Board. Such action might include joining a coalition; testifying on issues of concern; meeting with legislators or executive departments; issuing press releases; or writing letters to the editor or action alerts to our members.

Program Committee Resources

Join a Committee Program Committee Guidebook Request for Statewide Advocacy Action

LWVNJ Lobby Corps

The LWVNJ Lobby Corps aims to develop and train members who are interested in building grassroots power for LWVNJ and coalition partner campaigns.

Lobby Corps members will have opportunities to select the issues they are most passionate about, participate in educational trainings on the issues, and learn best practices for discussing these issues with their legislators and other stakeholders.

What will you do as a Lobby Corps Volunteer?

Learn the fundamentals of the legislative process and effective grassroots lobbying strategies
Participate in a advocacy calls to develop knowledge and expertise on critical issues the League is advocating on
Serve as an ambassador for legislation by testifying at committee hearings and conducting meetings with their state legislators

Lobby Corps Advocacy Calls

Lobby Corps Advocacy Calls are intended to keep Lobby Corps members updated on LWVNJ’s legislative priorities and prepare them to advocate in support of these priorities. Informational resources and materials on each topic will be provided to registrants ahead of each call to prepare members for discussion.

Advocacy Calls are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6PM. Below is a schedule of calls for 2022.

Date & Time

Topic

Registration Link

February 10th at 6PM

Reparations Task Force

Click here to register

March 10th at 6PM

Civilian Complaint Review Boards

Click here to register

April 14th at 6PM

NJ State Budget

Click here to register