Still need a mail-in ballot in N.J.? You can get one from your county clerk
Make sure your vote counts in the Nov. 3 election. You can still pick up a mail-in ballot.
08540 residents have donated more to Biden than residents in any other N.J. zip code
Residents of the zip code donated more than $2 million to the Biden campaign.
Ballot tracking process moving forward at Mercer County Board of Elections after delay due to COVID-19
The ballot receiving process for tracking ballots electronically was delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak that affected Mercer County Board of Elections workers.
Are you registered to vote? Last day to register in NJ is today, Oct. 13
The deadline to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is today, Oct. 13. Not registered yet or not sure how to confirm that you are registered? You can check and you can register online if you need to do so. Visit the state’s voter registration search page to confirm that you are properly registered. You…
Two workers at Mercer County Board of Elections test positive for COVID-19
A spokesperson for the Mercer County confirmed on Wednesday that two workers at the Mercer County Board of Elections have tested positive for COVID-19. The two workers and other workers who were in close contact with them are being quarantined for 14 days. “It should have no effect on counting ballots because in accordance with…
Steps to make sure your vote counts in the Nov. 3 general election
Are you registered to vote in New Jersey? Check your voter registration status. If you have not voted in a while, if you recently moved, or if you just aren’t sure whether you are registered to vote in New Jersey, check your registration on the New Jersey Division of Elections’ website or call your county clerk’s office….
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Paul Johnson
Education: Bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Virginia. Why are you the right candidate for the school board? I will never compromise my moral values and code, or play politics when it comes to our children and our community. Most importantly, I will work tirelessly until every kid and every family in our town…
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Michele Tuck-Ponder
Education: Northwestern University B.S. Journalism; University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D. Why are you the right candidate for the school board? In one word, experience. As a 30-year resident of Princeton, I have served in a variety of roles, serving the community as an elected (Mayor and Township Committee) and appointed official (Commissioner, Princeton Housing Authority)…
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Karen Lemon
Education: Bachelor’s of science in mathematics education and master’s in business administration. Why are you the right candidate for the school board? I am running for the Princeton Board of Education with Paul Johnson and Bill Hare. We know there needs to be a change in the board due to current leadership’s content with complacency. There…
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Jean Durbin
Education: J.D. Temple University, M.S.W. University of Pennsylvania, B.A. English Franklin & Marshall College. Why are you the right candidate for the school board? I offer a demonstrated record of volunteer service rooted in community building and the principles of equity, access and inclusion. My approach to problem solving is informed by my work as a…
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Hendricks Davis
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in sociology from Defiance College, Ohio; M.Div, ThM. from Princeton Theological Seminary; MSW from Rutgers University Why are you the right candidate for the school board? I have a life-long commitment to the education of children, youth and young adults and many years of experience and effective leadership of educational, community and advocacy organizations;…
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Bill Hare
Education: Bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering, master’s of science in bioengineering, JD/MBA, master’s of science in biotechnology. Why are you the right candidate for the school board? I am running as part of a slate of three candidates with Paul Johnson and Karen Lemon because we want to make a difference on the Princeton Board…
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Beth Behrend
Education: I am a product of public schools, originally from Hartland, Wisconsin. I hold a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. and LLM degrees from the University of Michigan Law School. While I am President of the Board of Education, I am responding here as a private citizen and am not representing the…
Princeton School Board Candidate Profile: Adam Bierman
Education: Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in international affairs from Rutgers University. Social Studies certification from the College of New Jersey. Why are you the right candidate for the school board? Education is in my family’s blood. I am a teacher at the State Division of Children and Families, working with at-risk students in Trenton. I…
Sample ballots now available on Mercer County Clerk’s website
Sample ballots for the Nov. 3 general election are now available for online viewing.
The voter registration deadline is Oct. 13 in NJ: Three ways you can register to vote
The deadline to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Tuesday, Oct. 13. The following are three ways you can register to vote in New Jersey. You can register online to vote in New Jersey by visiting the state’s voter registration page. You will need a current driver’s license or non-driver identification card. Your…
Ask the local school board candidates your questions
Planet Princeton will be sending candidate profile questions to all eight candidates seeking a seat on the Princeton Board of Education. We would like to know what questions you want us to ask the candidates. We will select questions from readers for our candidate questionnaire, and will try to include as many of your questions…
Report: Non-voter media consumption habits may help determine 2020 election turnout
A new report by the Knight Foundation finds that the news diets of chronic non-voters may shape whether they decide to vote in the general election Nov. 3. In 2016, almost 100 million eligible voters did not vote, making non-voters a larger constituency than either the Democratic or Republican voter bases. A new Knight Foundation…