New Jersey moves to protect voting rights

By: Miniya Malone

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 561

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago

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TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the “John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey,” Thursday to protect voting rights in the Garden State.

The legislation, named in honor of the late civil rights icon and Georgia Congressman, will provide language-related assistance for voters with limited English proficiency, prohibit election officials from maintaining practices that limit the right to vote, and forbid election methods that may unfairly influence the outcome …

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