New Jersey Strengthens Voting Rights | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

New Jersey just passed groundbreaking voting rights legislation, the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, making it one of just eleven states to do so — a bold move to safeguard minority voters and counteract recent Supreme Court rulings that weakened federal protections. The law bolsters ballot access, extends mail-in ballot deadlines to six days post-election (as long as postmarked by election day), and defends the right of overseas military families to vote — despite a legal challenge from the Republican National Committee. This state-level action is seen as a vital lifeline for ensuring…