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A view of the Senate Chambers from the 2010-2011 Senate Reorganization.

09 May: Beach/Lesniak Legislation To Allow Mail-In Ballots For All Future Elections Clears Assembly

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Jim Beach (D-Camden) and Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) that would allow voters to request mail-in ballots for all future general elections or all future elections was passed today by the full Assembly.

“The right to vote is one of, if not, the most essential element of a democracy. We should be doing everything we can to encourage and provide the means for more people to do it. This legislation will allow people, who might not otherwise be able to do so, to cast their ballot and have their vote counted,” said Beach.

A view of the Senate Chambers from the 2010-2011 Senate Reorganization.

21 Mar: Beach/Lesniak Legislation To Allow Mail-In Ballots For All Future Elections Clears Senate

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Jim Beach (D-Camden) and Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) that would allow voters to request mail-in ballots for all future general elections or all future elections was passed today by the full Senate.

“The simple act of voting is a right that we need to make easier for New Jersey residents to exercise,” said Beach. “This legislation will allow people, who might not otherwise be able to do so, to cast their ballot and have their vote counted.”

14 Mar: Beach Legislation To Allow Mail-In Ballots For All Future Elections Clears Senate Committee

TRENTON � Legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Beach (D-Camden) that would allow voters to request mail-in ballots for all future general elections or all future elections has cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

�The right to vote is one of the most basic principles we have in this country. We should be doing everything we can to encourage and assist people to get out and vote. This legislation can help play a part in that effort by allowing people, who might otherwise not be able to, cast their ballot and have their vote counted,� said Beach.