NJ Arts Action Civic Engagement

voter registrationNational Voter Registration Day

As you know, this is a pivotal election year, and voter turnout is more crucial than ever. Registering to vote is the first step in fulfilling our collective civic duty. In addition to voting, it is imperative that we spread the word about voter registration. September 15th is National Voter Registration Day. Below are helpful links, dates, and everything you need to register to vote or confirm your registration.

National Voter Registration Page

Know Before You Vote: Where Do The Candidates Stand on the Arts?

Voting is a huge part of being an arts advocate. But it’s also crucial to be an informed voter. Advocating for the sustainability and accessibility of the arts requires us to know where our elected officials stand on these issues. Each year, ArtPride New Jersey distributes surveys to all incumbent legislators and challengers to inform New Jersey residents about each candidate's positions on the arts. Our organization provides this information to voters for informational purposes only. Responses do not suggest the endorsement of any candidate or party.  

Results of our Gubernatorial and State Assembly surveys are available now. 

Candidate Survey Responses

voter guideNonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide for NJ Nonprofits | New Jersey Center for Nonprofits

Nonprofits are already helping communities access information, resources, and support. Voter engagement can be a natural part of that work, too.  501(c)(3) public charities can engage in a wide range of activities, from voter registration, education, get-out-the vote and much more, as long as this work is done on a nonpartisan basis. And we know that when nonprofits engage with the community as nonpartisan, trusted partners, voter participation grows, especially among people who have been historically excluded from the process.

Please download and use it and share it with your colleagues and friends. Contact the Center or the other resources in the guide for more information. In so many ways, the stakes are too high to stay on the sidelines.

download the guide Materials Toolkit
 

Vote.org Resources

Register to Vote  Election reminders tool  What's on your ballot tool

October 13, 2026 is the Voter Registration Deadline for the November General Election


Upcoming Webinars

 

ArtsVote Webinar: The Next Chapter, Post-Election Impact on the Artswebinar image

Thursday, Nov 18, 2026 02:00 PM

We invite you to join us as we unpack the results. On Wednesday, November 18, at 2:00 p.m. ET, join us for ArtsVote Webinar: The Next Chapter, Post-Election Impact on the Arts. Experts will share their insight into what this election means for the arts. We’ll look together at what lies ahead and how to move forward. Whether you’ve been advocating for years or are just getting started, there’s a place for you in this conversation.

Register


Helpful Links