“We do not have government by the majority. We have government of the majority who participate.”
Thomas Jefferson
In order for government to be “by the people,” we must exercise our right to vote. It is not only an important individual liberty; it is the foundation of free government.
The right to vote was initially established in 1789. In 1870, the 15th Amendment guaranteed the right to vote to all men who were 21 or older, regardless of race or ethnic background. In 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women aged 21 or older the right to vote. Finally, in 1971, the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age across the nation to 18.
Casting your ballot has been made even easier through the Vote by Mail (VBM) Program. If you wish to take advantage of this program, applications can be obtained by visiting the County Store at the Voorhees Town Center or online at camdencounty.com/vbm
The deadline to request a VBM ballot through the mail is May 30. For a VBM ballot to be counted, it must be postmarked no later than Election Day (June 6) and received by the Board of Elections by June 12. Alternatively, the VBM ballot can be put into a Ballot Drop Box by the close of polls (8pm) on Election Day. To confirm your ballot was received, visit trackmyballot.nj.gov.
Primary Election Day is June 6 and voters will be casting ballots to elect a State Senator, two State Assembly Members, two County Commissioners (formerly Freeholders), 15 male and 15 female County Democrat Committee members and two Voorhees Township Committee members. The General Election is on Nov. 7.
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Voorhees Township.
Voting locations can be found at voorheesnj.com. The following is a list of the voting locations in town if you wish to vote in person:
Residents of district 1 – Ashland Church
Residents of district 2 – Kirkwood Fire Hall
Residents of districts 5 & 12 – Town Hall Courtroom
Residents of districts 4, 18 & 19 – Macy’s Court
Residents of districts 7 & 17 – Centennial Mill
Residents of district 8 – Kresson Fire Hall
Residents of districts 3, 10, 13 & 15 – Lions Lake
Residents of districts 6, 9, & 14 – School Admin Building
Residents of districts 11 & 16 – Hampton Inn
Any voter who is not listed on the voting rolls or is denied the right to vote, and who believes he or she is properly registered,can vote by way of a provisional ballot which will be reviewed by the Board of Elections to determine voter eligibility.
If you have any questions about casting your vote, call the Voorhees Municipal Clerk at 856-429-7757 or email her at clerk@voorheesnj.com.
** The Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD) Fest Carnival will be held at the Town Center May 19- May 29 from 5pm -10pm (Monday through Friday) and 1pm-8pm (Saturday and Sunday).
** The Voorhees Township Police Foundation Car Show is on May 20 from 11am to 3pm at the Town Center. Show entry is from Laurel Road between Echelon Road and Burnt Mill Road. Entry fee is $20 the day of the show with no pre-registration. For more information, contact Lt. Derek Hawkins at 856-627-5858 x1116.
** The Annual Kirkwood Memorial Day Parade is on May 29at 11am. The procession will start at 1219 Kirkwood-Gibbsboro Road
** The Voorhees Basketball Association Summer League season runs from June 6 thru August 3 at Kirkwood Park and ET Hamilton School. Registration deadline is May 19. For more information, visit VoohreesBasketball.com or contact John Conners jconners@janney.com
** The Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation with Dooney’s Pub will host its 3rd Annual Golf Outing on June 19 at Little Mill Country Club. Sponsorship packages and registration are open for a limited time. For more information, e-mail gdinatale@arvf.org or call )856)784-0615.
** Voorhees Township is offering discounted tickets for Morey’s Amusement Piers and Water Parks located on the Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ. Tickets may be obtained in person from the Office of the Voorhees Township Clerk (856) 429-7757 and are payable by CASH ONLY. Tickets are available to residents and non-residents. The tickets do not expire.
