Princeton Area League of Women Voters and East Windsor-Hightstown Area League of Women Voters Merger

Published July 24, 2023

What: Two local leagues, LWV of Princeton Area and LWV of East Windsor-Hightstown Area are merging into a new league, LWV of the Greater Princeton Area. Together the new league has over 80 members.

Who are we: The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older of all gender identities. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.

Towns included: The new LWV-GPA covers towns spanning three counties including: 

• Mercer: East Windsor, Hightstown, Princeton, Robbinsville, West Windsor

• Middlesex: Cranbury, Plainsboro, South Brunswick

• Somerset: Montgomery, Rocky Hill

Why: The merger will allow for more efficient operation of the previously separate organizations. 

When: The merger became official on July 19 when the new group voted "yeah" to finalize the merger. 

Meetings: Meetings will be held in the large conference room at the West Windsor branch of the Mercer County library system, located at 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550. For online meeting access, contact lwvprinceton@gmail.com.

Date: The next meeting is Wednesday, August 16, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Contact: For additional information, visit the League’s website at lwvprinceton.org or email lwvprinceton@gmail.com.