Woman Fights to Vote After Unexpected Disenfranchisement
A woman from Morris County, who moved to Union County late last year, found herself in an unexpected court battle after trying to vote this year. The woman, whose name is withheld for privacy, discovered she was listed as an inactive voter and was initially told she was ineligible to vote in the election.
The woman, surprised by her disenfranchisement, took action. She updated her address and voter registration on the U.S. Postal Service website in January. However, when she attempted to vote, she found herself in a legal dispute. Superior Court Judge Mark Ciarrocca ordered the Union County Board of Elections to permit her to vote by machine.
Voters who believe they are wrongfully disenfranchised have the right to appeal to a judge. This can be done remotely through the county Board of Elections. The woman exercised this right and presented her case. She testified that she had provided proof of her address change to Deputy Attorney General Andrew Hedin, but he did not inform the judge about it. The authority that defended the case in court was not specified.
The woman's persistent efforts led to a positive outcome. Her right to vote was reinstated, and she will be able to vote in Union County. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of voter registration and the rights of voters to challenge disenfranchisement in supreme court elections.
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