Essex County voters overwhelmingly chose Democratic candidates in the Nov. 2 elections. Voters also voted in favor of all three public questions, one of which would legalize marijuana in New Jersey.
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PHOTOS: Montclair goes to the polls
In Montclair, the League of Women’s Voters’ message of “vote early” may have worked as most poll workers reported low numbers at polling places on Election Day.
Town hall talk discusses New Jersey’s proposed Reproductive Freedom Act
New Jersey legislators introduced the Reproductive Freedom Act following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18.
What options do Montclair voters have for casting ballots?
Voters can also deposit their ballots in the drop box outside of town hall or mail them in through the post office. Montclair’s drop box is monitored by a surveillance camera 24/7. Township communications officer Katya Wowk said the drop box ballots are collected once a day.
Activism: Moms take to the streets
Across the nation and here in Montclair, moms are protesting and taking to the streets for political issues they care about.
Montclair Local’s vote by mail checklist
With the Nov. 3 election fast approaching, active registered voters have begun receiving ballots. If you are not registered to vote, the last day to do so is Oct. 13.
Freeholders no longer; Murphy signs bill to change name
The word freeholder will die as an official governmental title at year’s end.
Concerned with elections, mail service overall, Montclair protests at post office
Montclair activists joined thousands across the state who gathered outside post offices on Friday, Aug. 21.
What to expect with NJ’s commitment to mail-in balloting
In November, it will be the third time this year Montclair voters will cast their ballots by mail due to the pandemic.
League, NAACP demonstration illustrates the importance of having your vote counted
By JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS Photos and video by Kate Albright On July 1, the day Montclair’s new mayor and council were being sworn in, 1,086 ballots fluttered in the […]
League, NAACP plan protest to get rejected votes counted
The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area and the NAACP of Montclair are holding an event to emphasize the fact that 10 percent of the votes cast in the Montclair election were not counted and to press for changes to avoid this happening again.
Making sure your vote counts in a time of mail-in ballots
Voters in New Jersey’s July 7 primary election will have the opportunity to “cure” mail-in ballots that are rejected by their county.
Photos: About 1,000 marchers rally in Montclair for Black Lives Matter
Approximately 1,000 people marched in the streets of Montclair on Saturday, June 6, to protest police brutality and call for accountability from local and national law-enforcement agencies. Photos by Adam […]
Montclair’s Black Lives Matter-Crack the Blue Wall rally draws 1000 marchers
Over 1000 Montclairians gathered in response to the killing of George Floyd for the Black Lives Matter-Crack the Blue Wall march on Saturday, June 6.