“We do not have government by the majority. We have government of the majority who participate.”
Thomas Jefferson
In order for the 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 Voorhees Township Clerk’s Office at 2400 Voorhees Town Center or online at camdencounty.com/vbm.
The Primary Election is on June 10 and voters will be casting ballots to elect the Governor, Members of the General Assembly, the Surrogate, a County Commissioner – Unexpired Term, the County Commissioners – Full Term, a Voorhees Township Committee Member and Members of County Committee. The General Election is on Nov. 4.
The deadline to request a VBM ballot through the mail is June 3 unless you apply in person during the County Clerk’s office hours up to 3pm the day prior to the Primary Election. For a VBM ballot to be counted, it must be postmarked no later than Election Day (June 10) and received by the Board of Elections by June 16. 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.
Another option for casting your vote is Early Voting. The early voting location in Voorhees is the Lions Lake Facility, located at 101 Dutchtown Road. Early voting can be done from June 3 through June 7 from 10am – 8pm, and on June 8 from 10am – 6pm. Any voter who was sent a Vote by Mail ballot cannot vote in person during Early Voting. These voters, however, can cast a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot will be counted once all timely Vote by Mail Ballots arrive and it is verified that the voter did not cast two ballots.
Election Day Polls will be open on June 10 from 6am to 8pm 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 Districts 1, 4, 18 & 19 – Ashland Church
Residents of District 2 – Kirkwood Fire Hall
Residents of Districts 5 & 12 – Town Hall Courtroom
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, 11, 14 & 16 – School Admin Building
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.
Your vote counts!
** The summer hours for the Voorhees Township Town Hall will be in effect from Tuesday, May 27 to Tuesday, September 2. The Township offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5:30pm and will be closed on Friday.
** The Annual Kirkwood Memorial Day Parade & Service led by the Voorhees Township Fire Department will be held on Monday, May 26 at 11am. The parade will start from the former Carriage House Restaurant located at 1219 Kirkwood-Gibbsboro Road and will proceed down Gibbsboro Road and turn right onto Walnut Avenue, left onto the Second Avenue, right onto the Chestnut Avenue, and right onto the Burnt Mill Road, ending at the Veterans Memorial adjacent to the Kirkwood Fire Station. The wreath ceremony and memorial service will start at 11:30am. For more information, follow the Fire Department Facebook page or call 856-783-6630.
** The Voorhees Cultural & Diversity Committee invites you to join them on Saturday, June 21 for a Freedom Day Celebration in honor of Juneteenth. The FREE event will take place from 1-4pm at Connolly Park. Fun activities include music, performances, food trucks, arts and crafts and much more. For more information, please contact Jennifer Stewart at jbstewart421@gmail.com.
** The Voorhees Township 2025 Summer Concert Series at Connolly Park is back! Come out with your chairs and blankets and enjoy these great free shows. The first show is on Thursday, June 26 at 7pm, and will feature The FM Band. The second show is on Thursday, July 17 at 7pm, featuring Tramps Like Us, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. On Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7pm The Beat Tells will greet the audience with their Tribute to the Beatles. The shows will be even more enjoyable with Dooney’s Pub mobile bar and a variety of food trucks. For more information, visit voorheesnj.com, the Voorhees Township Facebook page or call the Show Hot Line 856-882-SHOW.
** Poll workers are needed – serve your community on Election Day! You need to be a registered voter living in Camden County, have transportation, want to help your neighbors vote, and be ready to get paid $300 for your service. Training will be provided. For more information, call 856-401-8683
