Montclair Voter Protest Will ‘Press For Changes,’ Organizers Say

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area and the NAACP of Montclair will hold a protest to “call attention to the vital issue of voting rights” on Wednesday, July 1.

The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area offered the following statement about the event:

“The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area and the NAACP of Montclair are holding an event to emphasize the disturbing fact that 10 percent of the votes cast in the Montclair election were not counted and to press for changes to avoid this happening again. The League and the NAACP are committed to overcoming barriers to voting and ensuring every vote is counted, especially in the upcoming primary and general elections.”

Organizers continued:

“This is not a statement about the election results, but rather an attempt to call attention to the vital issue of voting rights. Be sure to come on July 1 to show that you want ALL votes counted in the next election … People unable to join in person for health reasons or other can help amplify the effort on social media by reposting photos from our event, and adding your comments.”

The event is slated to take place at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Building in Montclair, 205 Claremont Avenue. For more information, contact Susan Mack at 973-202-7153 or susanmack@verizon.net.

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