Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # League of Women voters ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Voter Updates](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/blog/) - Primary Election June 10, 2025 3 Ways to Vote Read More - [Independent review funded by a State grant recently announced by the Township Committee](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/independent-review-funded-by-a-state-grant-recently-announced-by-the-township-committee/) - Read More - [Mercer County extends the deadline to opt-out of a vote-by-mail ballot to September 11.](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/mercer-county-extends-the-deadline-to-opt-out-of-a-vote-by-mail-ballot-to-september-11/) - To Opt-out Read More - [Information for Hopewell Valley Voters 2026](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/information-for-hopewell-valley-voters-2026/) - Mailing Schedule: Ballots will begin mailing on September 19th. If you haven't received yours by October 1st, contact the County Clerk's Office so they can assist you (609-989-6464).Returning Your Ballot: Once completed, we strongly recommend you drop your ballot into any secure Mercer County Drop Box. The Hopewell Valley drop box is located at the Township Administration Building on Pennington-Washington Crossing Road.Provisional - [Opportunities to Update Voting Method for 2026](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/opportunities-to-update-voting-method-for-2026/) - WHO: Voters who automatically receive vote-by-mail ballots for every election but wish to vote in-person in the 2026 General Election instead. WHEN: Every county is different, but deadlines are typically late August or early September. You must act NOW if you wish to opt out of receiving a vote-by-mail ballot in the 2026 General Election. - [Voting Information Center](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/voting-information-center/) - Election 2026 Check Registration Register in NJ More New Jersey Election Information - [Hopewell Valley's Election 2026](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/hopewell-valleys-election-2026/) - Read More - [Hopewell Township Charter Study Commission](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/chart-new-course-petition/) - Voters in Hopewell Township, NJ, will decide on the November 2026 general election ballot whether to elect a five-member independent Charter Study Commission. Read More - [Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act into law.](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/governor-mikie-sherrill-signed-the-john-r-lewis-voter-empowerment-act-into-law/) - New Jersey is home to one of the strongest state voting rights laws in the nation. Read More - [Your vote matters. Your vote is your power. Check out VOTE411.org to get ready for this Election Day and stand up for what matters to you.](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/your-vote-matters-your-vote-is-your-power-check-out-vote411-org-to-get-ready-for-this-election-day-and-stand-up-for-what-matters-to-you/) - Get your election questions answered at VOTE411.org. Read More - [Early Voting Has Started](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/early-voting-has-started/) - If you’re voting in the Democratic Primary and haven’t picked a candidate for our local Congressional seat, you can check out one or more of these candidate forums . February 8th - Candidate Forum by Engage Action and CAIR View Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgbgLsyj5BM February 15th - PCDO CD12 Candidate Forum View Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aOX7tld5yI March 13th - - [Learn About County 2026 Candidates](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/learn-about-county-2026-candidates/) - Read More - [NJ-12 Democratic Congressional Debate](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/nj-12-democratic-congressional-debate/) - Read More - [How to Understand Fake News and Election Rumors](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/how-to-understand-fake-news-and-election-rumors/) - The Breaking News Consumer's Handbook Read More - [Supreme Court Eliminates Section 2 of the VRA of 1965](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/supreme-court-eliminates-section-2-of-the-vra-of-1965/) - In a 6–3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, the Court effectively eliminated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Read More - [11 Democratic candidates for NJ’s 12th Congressional District](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/11-democratic-candidates-for-njs-12th-congressional-district/) - An estimated 200 people filled the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing in Hopewell Township on April 22, as eleven Democratic candidates for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District made their case to voters. Read More - [Legislation that addresses accountability of nursing homes in NJ](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/legislation-that-addresses-accountability-of-nursing-homes-in-nj/) - The League of Women Voters of New Jersey is working in coalition to pass S2980/A4722, legislation that addresses the lack of accountability of nursing homes and brings transparency to taxpayers and the families of residents. Urge your legislators to support S2980/A4722 today! - [CD12 Candidate Forum on April 22](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/cd12-candidate-forum-on-april-22/) - Crowded CD12 Democratic Primary Field to Gather in Hopewell for April 22 Forum Read more - [NJ Voting in 2026](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/nj-voting-in-2026/) - Have a Plan! Read more - [LWV on Immigration](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/lwv-on-immigration/) - Immigration policies should promote the reunification of immediate families, meet economic, business, and employment needs, and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. - [New Jersey 2026 Election Information](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/new-jersey-2026-election-information/) - Click here for dates to know – - [The League of Women Voters of New Jersey Responds to the Justice Department Sending Election Monitors to New Jersey](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/the-league-of-women-voters-of-new-jersey-responds-to-the-justice-department-sending-election-monitors-to-new-jersey/) - On Friday, October 24, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it will send monitors to Passaic County, New Jersey. While election monitoring is not unusual, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey recognizes that this announcement has caused some unease, given the federal administration’s history of sowing distrust in our elections. New Jersey voters can - [Make a Plan to Vote!](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/make-a-plan-to-vote/) - School Referendum and More Reasons to Vote – Be Ready Read More - [Hopewell Borough Water System Information](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/hopewell-borough-water-system-information/) - In 2025 Hopewell Borough residents are to vote on a referendum question asking if the town’s public water system should be sold to a private corporation. Read more for information and considerations both pro and con. - [Vote Early Starting October 25, 2025 Through November 2, 2025](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/vote-early-starting-october-25-2025-through-november-2-2025/) - Mercer County residents can vote early in person from Saturday, October 25th through Sunday, November 2nd. Read More - [November 2025 General Election Sample Ballots](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/november-2025-general-election-sample-ballots/) - Click here to view Mercer County Sample Ballots - [School Board 2025 Candidate Interviews](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/school-board-2025-candidate-interviews/) - Watch the interviews on our YouTube Channel - [National Voter Registration Day](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/national-voter-registration-day/) - The Mercer County Library System has compiled a selection of resources for patrons on the topics of voter registration and information for voters in New Jersey. This guide encompasses databases, websites, and print resources for adults and children. Read More - [Virtual town hall on the referendum scheduled for Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/virtual-town-hall-on-the-referendum-scheduled-for-oct-9-at-6-p-m/) - Read More - [HVRSD Keeps 2 Questions on Referendum](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/hvrsd-keeps-2-questions-on-referendum/) - What’s on the ballot? Read More - [League of Women Voters of Hopewell Valley Community Service Award](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/league-of-women-voters-of-hopewell-valley-community-service-award/) - The LWVHV presented the 2025 Community Service Award to Paige Bovenizer on Friday evening (Aug 1) at a meeting of the Hopewell Borough Fire Department and EMT Unit. - [Poll Worker Recruitment](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/poll-worker-recruitment/) - [Civic Story for NJ Student Voters](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/civic-story-for-nj-student-voters/) - [Election Information You Need](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/election-information-you-need/) - June 8 is the last day for in-person early voting. Hopewell Valley residents can vote at the Pennington Fire House, 120 Broemel Place, until 6 p.m. on June 8. You can still apply for a Vote-By-Mail ballot for the primary. You have to apply in person at the Mercer County Clerk’s Office by 3 p.m. - [What to Know Before You Vote](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/what-to-know-before-you-vote/) - See Mercer Me’s article on the 2025 Primary candidates. Read More - [Final Candidate List for 2025 Primary](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/final-candidate-list-for-2025-primary/) - Prepare for the June 10 vote! Here’s information about the 11 gubernatorial candidates and all the other candidates on the primary ballot this Spring. - [Gubernatorial Debates Next Week](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/gubernatorial-debates-next-week/) - With so many Candidates for Governor, it is going to be hard for some of us to sort it all out. You might start by attending one or both of these virtual debates next week, sponsored by New Jersey Globe. - [Early Voting](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/early-voting/) - Early in-person voting is under way in New Jersey and continues through Sunday. During early voting you can visit any Early Voting Mercer County location. Our local Early Voting location is at the Pennington Fire Station on Broemel Place.Early voting machines are the same type that we will use on Election Day. Take a tour - [School District Referendum Update](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/school-district-referendum-update/) - Do you have questions about the upcoming school district bond referendum on Sept 17? You can learn more at the District Town Hall Meeting on Monday, Sept 9. This will be a hybrid meeting (in person is at the High School Performing Arts Center) beginning at 7pm. The webinar link can be found at hvrsd.org/vote . - [Referendum : August Update](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/referendum-august-update/) - The Hopewell Valley School District has issued an update to address many of the questions about the September 17 Referendum that we have been seeing on Social Media. You can find it HERE. The District is also hosting a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on September 9 (7-8:30pm) to answer additional questions. Registration information will be - [Bond Referendum on September 17](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/bond-referendum-on-september-17/) - The Hopewell Valley Regional School has proposed a new bond referendum to support improvement and expansion of school facilities. In less than 8 weeks, on September 17, the voters of the Hopewell Valley will be asked whether they approve of the bond referendum. Check out the School Board website describing the proposal at: https://www.hvrsd.org/vote It - [Primary Day is Here!!](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/primary-day-is-here/) - Our turn to vote in the Primary has finally arrived. So if you haven't already voted be sure to get to the polls tomorrow between 6am and 8pm. And if you still have a Mail-in ballot in your possession, you can deliver it to the secure dropbox at the Hopewell Township Administration Building (201 Washington - [The NJ Primary is Less than 2 Months Away](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/elementor-909/) - We'll be at Boro Bean on Wednesday, April 10 from 8:30 to 10am with information about the upcoming primary. Stop by and ask us all your questions! ## Pages - [Home](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/) - Welcome to Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters home Page. - [KNOW YOUR VALLEY](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/map/) - Don't know where your municipality is located ? We got you! Know Your Valley Hopewell Valley includes three distinct Municipalities: Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township and Pennington Borough. Did you know that our 3 municipalities are part of the 15th Legislative District and the 12th Congressional District of New Jersey? -HVLWV Your Municipality Do you know - [About](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/about/) - ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Our League The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters is a part of the national League of Women Voters. We serve 3 Municipalities: Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, and Pennington Borough. Our local League is focused on Voter Services such as providing the latest information on voter registration and the - [Contact](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/contact/) - Discover Us! Contact Us We would love to hear from you.Feel free to reach out using the below details. Address: PO Box 82, Pennington, NJ 08534 Phone: 609-306-1483 Email: hvleague@gmail.com - [Donate](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/donate/) - [Shop](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/shop/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/category/uncategorized/)