Who We Are
The League of Women Voters of the Greater Princeton Area (LWV-GPA), comprised of members from Princeton, Cranbury, East Windsor, Hightstown, Montgomery, Plainsboro, Robbinsville, Rocky Hill, South Brunswick, and West Windsor, is a nonpartisan political organization.
We encourage informed and active voter participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.
Municipalities covered by LWV-GPA (shaded in gray)
2023 Election Candidate Forums
Organized by LWV-Greater Princeton Area to better inform you of your choices. Always open to the public for in-person attendance or live listening via Zoom.
Oct. 3 - Montgomery Township Committee
Tuesday, October 3 at 7pm
Studios of CNJN - 23 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558
Send questions for candidates with subject "Questions Montgomery Committee" to LWVPrinceton@gmail.com
Oct. 10 - Robbinsville Township Board of Education
Sponsored by the Robbinsville Education Association
Tuesday, October 10 at 7pm
Pond Road Middle School - 150 Pond Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Send questions for candidates with subject "Questions Robbinsville BOE" to LWVPrinceton@gmail.com
Oct. 11 - South Brunswick Township Board of Education
Tentatively scheduled
Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm
Crossroads North Middle School Auditorium, Monmouth Junction - 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Send questions for candidates with subject "Questions SB BOE" to LWVPrinceton@gmail.com
Oct. 12 - Princeton Board of Education (Registration Required)
Partnership with the Princeton Public Library
Thursday, October 12 from 7:30-8:30pm
Zoom webinar
Send questions for candidates through October 9th with subject "Questions Princeton BOE" to LWVPrinceton@gmail.com
Oct. 19 - East Windsor Township Board of Education
Tentatively scheduled
Thursday, October 19 at 7pm
Video Room @ Hightstown High School - 25 Leshin Lane, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Send questions for candidates with subject "Questions EW BOE" to LWVPrinceton@gmail.com
Be on the lookout for the following forums:
Legislative District 14 - NJ State Senate
Legislative District 14 - NJ State Assembly
Meetings
Monthly membership meetings are on Wednesdays at 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the large meeting room at the
West Windsor Public Library
333 N Post Rd,
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
NOTE: Meetings are both in-person and on Zoom unless the in-person meeting is cancelled due to weather, holidays, library closures, or viral outbreaks. Contact us at lwvprinceton@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Join Our Next Meetings!
Wed, Oct 4
Wed, Nov 8
Wed, Dec 6
Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Want to help us spread the message to vote and defend democracy, even if you are not a member?
Need volunteer hours? Volunteer at our events by getting in contact with our coordinators!
Date Location Coordinator
Tues, Sept 23 NVRD South Brunswick Library debmoorhouse@msn.com
Tues, Sept 26 Mercer County Community College jean.nitzberg@gmail.com
Sat, Sept 30 West Windsor Farmers’ Market somia.aluwalia@gmail.com
Sat, Sept 30 Latino Festival @ Hightstown kitmurdock1@gmail.com
Tues, Oct 3 FORUM Montgomery Council jean.nitzberg@gmail.com
Thurs, Oct 5 Mercer County Community College jean.nitzberg@gmail.com
Sat, Oct 7 Hightstown Harvest Festival kitmurdock1@gmail.com
Sun, Oct 8 Princeton Latino Festival cjuega@gmail.com
Tues, Oct 10 FORUM Robbinsville Board of Ed lwvprinceton@gmail.com
Wed, Oct 11 FORUM South Brunswick Board of Ed lwvprinceton@gmail.com
Wed, Oct 12 ONLINE FORUM Princeton Board of Ed lwvprinceton@gmail.com
Fri, Oct 13 Fun Friday-Memorial Park, Hightstown dmacm2@outlook.com
Tues, Oct 17 Mercer County Community College jean.nitzberg@gmail.com
Wed, Oct 11 FORUM South Brunswick Board of Ed lwvprinceton@gmail.com
Wed, Oct 19 FORUM East Windsor Board of Ed lwvprinceton@gmail.com
Sat, Oct 21 J. McLaughlin Fundraiser Shopping event
LWV-GPA at the West Windsor Farmers’ Market
Location, rules, https://www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org/
Voter Information Tools
"It's very important to use your voice and stand up for what you believe in. Voting is a way to be sure your voice is heard."
- Lillian Zullow, student member
Every part of government, from the contacts of the state executive cabinet to the instructions for changing your party affiliation, has been brought together by LWVNJ in this handbook.
Everything you need to know about voting in NJ's 2023 Elections
Everything you need to know about your candidates in NJ's 2023 Elections
Support New Jersey's Democracy
What do YOU think?
Do you want to be politically informed?
Do you want to help voters be well informed?
Do you want to see more government transparency and less corruption?
Do you think young people deserve greater representation?
Would you like to discuss, study, and debate policy issues that directly affect your community?
Would you like to become an effective leader and community organizer?
LWVNJ's Initiatives
LWVNJ Activist Training Program
Join Our Fall 2023 Sessions
The LWVNJ Activist Training Program is a program designed to equip members and volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out dynamic organizing strategies that can effectively influence public policy and the state of democracy in New Jersey.
The Activist Training Program will empower LWVNJ members and volunteers to hone their skills in three core skill areas: direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and voter outreach.