To the Editor:

Mark your calendars! Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, and the polls will be open from 6 a.m. through 8 p.m. I write to provide Vote By Mail information and highlight the Democratic Party ticket in Mercer County.

You may apply for a Vote By Mail Ballot at the County Clerk’s office in Trenton, 209 South Broad Street, or by downloading an application at the NJ Division of Elections website at www.state.nj.us/state/elections.  Mail your completed application to the Mercer County Clerk (209 South Broad Street, PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650), up to seven days prior to the election or better yet, deliver it in person at the County Clerk’s office up until 3 p.m. on November 4.

If our current national nightmare has taught us anything, it is that elections matter. The decisions we make at all levels of government shape our community and reflect our core values.

That’s why I’m proud that the Democratic Party has an exceptional slate of candidates up and down the ballot this year, anchored in Princeton by our nominees for Princeton Council Mia Sacks and Michelle Pirone Lambros. Both have strong roots in our town and a deep commitment to making it a better place. Mia and Michelle are running a Democratic Joint Campaign focused on proactive planning for Princeton, with affordability and economic development as top priorities. As Council members, they will be responsive and accountable to all Princetonians.  You can learn more about their background and qualifications at miaforprinceton.com and pironeforcouncil.com.  The Princeton Democratic Joint Campaign is coordinating closely with the campaigns of Asm. Andrew Zwicker and Asm. Roy Freiman, running for re-election to the NJ State Assembly in Legislative District 16. Campaign headquarters are located at 45 State Road, Princeton, and I urge all local Democrats to get involved. I am pleased to share also running for re-election this year on the Democratic ticket are County Executive Brian Hughes, County Freeholder Andrew Koontz, and County Freeholder Nina Melker.

While voter turnout is normally low in an “off year” without a presidential race, it is squarely within our power to defy the odds. Let’s send a signal as Democrats by turning out in record numbers to support our candidates who are committed to representing us fairly, with integrity, and with innovative solutions to help our town, county, and state. I hope you will join me in supporting Mia and Michelle and our whole Democratic ticket on November 5.

Jean Y. Durbin
President, Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO)
Mt. Lucas Road