Use Vote 411 to get information about candidates
Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the entire election process
Use this valuable resource to get information about the candidates running for office in 2021
Ballot CURE Information & Measures
You CAN FIX YOUR BALLOT!
Senator Vin Gopal’s “The Ballot Cure Act” requires election officials:
• Record the rejection in the Statewide voter registration system
• Notify voters within 72 hours of receiving their ballot – or within 48 hours of Election Day
• Provide an explanation for the potential rejection
• Give voters a sufficient and reasonable time to have the opportunity to repair the defect.
Every vote by mail ballot that is postmarked on or before November 3, 2020, and that is received by November 10, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. shall be considered valid and shall be canvassed, assuming the ballot meets all other statutory requirements. Additionally, every ballot without a postmark, and ballots mismarked and confirmed by the post office that those ballots were received by the post office on or before November 3, 2020, that is received by the county Boards of Elections from the United States Postal Service within forty-eight (48) hours of the closing of polls on November 3, 2020, shall be considered valid and shall be canvassed, assuming the ballot meets all other statutory requirements. These VBM ballots can still be rejected for signature reasons, which would happen after election day.
Any voter whose signature was rejected must return the cure form by Nov. 18, or two days before election results are certified.
MAKE SURE YOUR BALLOT COUNTS!!!
o CALL the Monmouth County Clerk’s office at (732) 431-7790.
o VISIT www.monmouthcountyvotes.com
Track Your Ballot Here
Senator Vin Gopal’s “Ballot Cure Act” established a free system for voters that allow them to see whether or not their ballots were accepted or rejected and a reasoning for rejection.
Don’t Forget, you can TRACK YOUR BALLOT by:
CALLING 1-877-NJ-Voter or
VISITING the State Division of Elections website—trackmyballot.nj.gov
NJ General Election: What you must know!
Our Monmouth County Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Box Locations
Pursuant to State law, the November 3, 2020 General Election will be conducted primarily by Mail-In Ballot in New Jersey.
If you wish to place your Vote-By-Mail ballot in a secure drop box below are the locations throughout the county, which will be available starting the week of September 15.
Voters can drop their voted mail in ballots into these Board of Elections Drop Boxes anywhere in the County up until 8p.m. on November 3, 2020. You do not have to be a resident of the town where the drop box is located. Be advised that these drop boxes are under video surveillance and are monitored by the Monmouth County Board of Elections.
CLOSEST LOCATIONS to LITTLE SILVER:
Red Bank Borough Municipal Building (90 Monmouth Street)
Rumson Borough Hall (80 East River Road)
Eatontown Borough Municipal building (47 Broad Street)
Long Branch City Hall (344 Broadway)
Make A Plan to Vote.
Be Sure you have a PLAN to vote.
Be Sure YOUR friends and family have one as well
EVERY STATES VOTING INFORMATION. Share with Family and Friends!
“ARE YOU HOPING TO VOTE IN THE 2020 ELECTION? ARE YOU CONFUSED ABOUT HOW TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN YOUR STATE? ARE YOU WONDERING WHY YOUR FRITTATA ISN’T AS FIRM AS YOU’D LIKE IT TO BE? THIS WEBSITE CAN HELP WITH TWO OF THOSE THINGS!*
WHERE is my ballot?
When voters are not confident that their ballot will be received and accepted during any part of the process, that can depress the use of Vote By Mail. To counter this, we need to see where it is during the process.
—I haven’t received my ballot yet. When did they mail my ballot?
—I put my ballot out for the postman to pick up. Has the county received it?
—Did they accept my ballot or did I forget something and it was rejected?
Click for help and answers.
Voter Questions Answered
Angela Ahbez-Anderson is already earning the votes of Monmouth County residents by working hard to empowering and educate voters so their ballots count! (This resource is updated as more information is known.)
Find your nearest secure ballot drop box HERE!
This list is of the ballot drop boxes available for the 2020 Primary Election. MOST of these will be permanent. As soon as the Secretary of State certifies more locations for the 2020 General Election, this link will be updated.
For more information:
https://votebymailnj.org/vbm-hub-for-voters/nearest-ballot-drop-boxes/
Why So Many Mail-In Ballots Were Rejected in NJ’s July Primary Election. Hint: Many Arrived Late
NJ Spotlight analysis of why thousands of ballots were rejected. Advocates and officials hope recent legislation will reduce the rejections in November election
"Freeholder" to become "County Commissioner"
Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S855), which requires the title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner” and all “boards of chosen freeholders” to be known as “boards of county commissioners.” The bill also requires counties to update their letterheads, stationary, and other writings, as well as their websites, to bear the title of county commissioners in place of freeholders or chosen freeholders within one year of the bill’s effective date, January 1, 2021.
Senator Gopal Working to Secure Ballot "Cure" or to Fix Rejected Ballots
Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) to offer voters an opportunity to fix technical errors in a vote-by-mail ballot to avoid rejection by county election officials cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee today.
Find Your Polling Place
Access the New Jersey State Polling Place Search website. Enter your home address and get information about your polling place and other electoral information.
Help with Postcards in Swing States!
THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who have worked on massive postcard efforts. I never imagined we could do so much!! AMAZING!
Most postcards are assigned and finishing up. There are a few efforts still in process, if you want postcards. However, this another one you may enjoy call Vote Forward - will get letters to swing areas outside of NJ. Check it out here: https://votefwd.org/
New Jersey Resource Guide To Keeping Children Safe During Social Distancing
Tips and resources for recognizing signs of child abuse in an environment of social distancing and virtual interactions.
For additional information also visit the New Jersey Children’s Alliance website, link below:
Vote Save America
Register to Vote, Check your status, Subscribe for Steps you can take to to help win, Know your State, and MORE!
WHO
COVID-19 Information for NJ Businesses
COVIID-19 (White House)
CDC
Talking About Race
Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. We are here to provide tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation.
Talking about race starts with personal reflection:
When were you first aware of your race?
What do you remember from childhood about how you made sense of human differences? What confused you?
What childhood experiences did you have with friends or adults who were different from you in some way?
How, if ever, did any adult give you help thinking about racial differences?
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Note 1: This article is continually updated to ensure each item is accurate and needed today.
Note 2: Achieving racial justice is a marathon, not a sprint. Our work to fix what we broke and left broken isn’t done until Black folks tell us it’s done
The First Time I Realized I was Black
In "The Souls of Black Folk," W.E.B. Du Bois talks about the first time he realized his skin color made him different.
We asked celebrities, CNN anchors and reporters, and others to tell us when they first realized that being black affected how people treated them. Share your own story with #realizediwasblack
Anguish and Action — Obama Foundation
We work to help leaders change their world—and the world needs changing. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the loss of far too many Black lives to list, have left our nation anguished and outraged. While now is a time for grief and anger, it is also a time for resolve. Find resources below to learn what you can do to create a more just and equitable world.
EmbraceRace
How Children Learn About Race
So often, when we at EmbraceRace introduce our work to someone new, the response includes something along the lines of, "Wonderful! I'd love help knowing how to talk to my kids about race!" However, the truth is that what adult caregivers say explicitly to children about race, when we say anything at all, forms only a small part of what children learn about race.
Little Silver Borough Website
Get information about the Borough of Little Silver, including Borough Council Meeting Agendas and Meeting Notes.
Little Silver Schools
Access information about the Little Silver Borough public schools, including school calendars, school communications, and information for parents and students.
Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority COVID-19 Statement
The shortage of toilet paper is indirectly causing the number and severity of sewer blockages across the country to spike and Two Rivers is no exception. TRWRA provides information on what to do.
Systemic Racism Explained
Systemic racism affects every area of life in the US. From incarceration rates to predatory loans, and trying to solve these problems requires changes in major parts of our system. Here's a closer look at what systemic racism is, and how we can solve it.
Anti-Racism Resources
This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to circulate this document on social media and with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Showing Up for Racial Justice
This is a list of characteristics of white supremacy culture which show up in our organizations. Culture is powerful precisely because it is so present and at the same time so very difficult to name or identify. The characteristics listed below are damaging because they are used as norms and standards without being pro-actively named or chosen by the group. They are damaging because they promote white supremacy thinking. They are damaging to both people of color and to white people. Organizations that are people of color-led or a majority people of color can also demonstrate many damaging characteristics of white supremacy culture.
Little Silver School District Resources to Help Children
HELPING CHILDREN COPE THROUGH TRAUMATIC EVENTS - TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT RACISM
For Our White Friends Wishing to Be Allies
Author's Note: I'm writing this in hopes that it can be used to lighten the load of marginalized folks, keeping in mind that not all marginalized people want to engage in the ally conversation, and that is perfect as well. For those who do, my prayer is that when someone asks you the question, “how can I be a stronger ally?” you might choose to save your breath/energy and send this in its place.
Supporting Black and Brown Communities
This can mean directly providing aid to people of color in your life, donating to Black- and Brown-led community organizations, or supporting local Black and Brown artists and artisans financially.
You could support:
Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk about Race: Resource Roundup
So you’ve realized your kids aren’t too young to talk about race, so now what? We’ve rounded up some resources for you to start.
Talking to Children Authentically about Race and Racism
PBS KIDS for Parents hosted this important conversation — featuring fellow parents, educators and child development and trauma experts — about how you can talk with young children about racial injustice and violence against Black people. Explore questions such as: How can parents of Black children continue to instill confidence and pride in young kids while also explaining the racial inequity and barriers that continue today? And, how can parents of non-Black children help young kids understand their role in confronting anti-Black racism? Hear questions from fellow parents and learn tips and resources you can use to continue to have these meaningful conversations now and into the future.
Beyond Protests: 5 More Ways To Channel Anger Into Action To Fight Racism
Protests against the violent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others are emboldening and expanding the movement to fight racism. But to make progress, many of us may need to adjust our thinking — and our actions. We talked to several African American and Hispanic psychologists and leaders for strategies to fight racism.
Vote By Mail Ballot Confusion Help
You may find the County Committee portion of your mail in ballots confusing.
If your county committee district is uncontested it will be on the back of the ballot. Be sure to read the instructions on the back of your ballot.
Note: you will see every district's county committee candidates but you can only vote for your district. If you don't know your district, it should be listed on the address label with your name & address.
If you have a contested county committee election it will be on the front of the ballot with the rest of the ticket.
Our BOE Commissioners will be counting every ballot by hand to ensure every vote will be counted. Monmouth County Dems are aware of how the design of the ballots is misleading. They are working with NJDSC and our BOE Commissioners at this time.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
ONLY Polling Location is at Little Silver BOROUGH HALL
Please VOTE-by-MAIL. But if you have a need to vote in-person, please note that Borough Hall will be the only location open. Provisional Ballots can be requested, but no Vote-by-Mail ballots will be accepted at this location. Poll workers are not allowed to accept vote-by-mail ballots at polling locations - please mail your ballot or drop it in one of the ballot drop boxes.
Primary Election BALLOT DROP BOX Locations
Poll workers are NOT allowed to accept vote-by-mail ballots at polling locations - please mail your ballot or drop it in one of the ballot drop boxes.
The deadline to put your ballot in a drop box locations is July 7th 8PM.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Tell the Senate: Don't Forfeit Our Future
The coronavirus has wreaked unprecedented havoc on the lives of the American people. Our economy, our schools, our jobs and our way of life have been disrupted. To survive and recover from this pandemic, safely reopen our schools, and allow people to safely return to work to restore our economy, we have to maintain critical state and local services, such as law enforcement, education and healthcare.
We need your senators to support critical pieces of the House-passed HEROES Act in the next COVID-19 relief bill.
Voter Registration
In order to register to vote in Monmouth County, click on the image or the following link: VOTER REGISTRATION.
If you are already registered and would like to affiliate with a political party, click the following link: NJ PARTY AFFILIATION
Fair Fight 2020
Fair Fight promotes fair elections in Georgia and around the country, encourage voter participation in elections, and educate voters about elections and their voting rights. Fair Fight brings awareness to the public on election reform, advocates for election reform at all levels, and engages in other voter education programs and communications.
Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff is running to ensure every Georgian has great health care, to deliver historic investments in clean energy and infrastructure, to rebuild this economy so working families and small businesses thrive, and to root out corruption so government serves the people — not private interests with legions of lobbyists.
Raphael Warnock
As Senator, Reverend Warnock will bring to Washington the concerns of struggling Georgia families who wonder why no one is looking out for them. He will focus on fighting for quality, affordable health care, for the dignity of working people who are paid too little as our government works more for Wall Street, and to make sure every voice is heard.