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Archives for April 25, 2017

Amtrak Said to Weigh Extended Track Closings for Penn Station Repairs

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SMART-TD New Jersey Voters: Register to Vote by May 16th

Did you know that 81 percent of all New Jersey SMART TD and UTU retirees who are registered to vote did so in the 2016 election? In fact, this is 9 percentage points higher than the New Jersey public as a whole. This trend underscores our union’s long-standing tradition of high voter participation.

Voter Turnout Rates by Local

 60       81%
710      83%
759     86%
800     78%
1390    81%
1413    83%
1445    77%
1447    74%
1558    80%
1589    78%
Retired 84%

While we just finished a major presidential election last year, you have an opportunity to elect a new governor in 2017 right here in New Jersey. Below are upcoming dates to keep in mind.

Upcoming New Jersey Election Dates
** May 16 – Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election
** June 6 New Jersey Statewide Primary Election Day
** November 7 – New Jersey Statewide General Election Day

We’ve all heard the phrase “elections have consequences”, but sitting on the sidelines and letting others decide our future is a consequence we can avoid. The first important decision you can make this year is to ensure you and your family members are registered to vote at your current address. Use the link below to verify or update your voter registration status.

Click HERE to verify or update your voter registration by May 16th.

If you have any questions about registering to vote or the upcoming election, please contact Ron Sabol at the New Jersey State Legislative Board at (609) 396-1994.

The deadline to update your records for the June 6th primary election is May 16, 2017.

In solidarity,
John Risch
National Legislative Director
SMART Transportation Division