NJ Assembly passes state Voting Rights Act

The bill would create a voting rights division within the state Treasury and give the office broad oversight powers over election administration in some towns.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 584

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Assembly lawmakers in a party-line vote on Monday approved a state-level Voting Rights Act that would create a new state office with broad oversight of election logistics, set up state-level preclearance rules, and boost language access requirements for New Jersey elections.

The bill, which passed the Assembly in a 53-20 vote, would create a voting rights division within the state Treasury and give the office broad oversight powers over election administration …

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