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Governor Sherrill Signs Historic Legislation Making New Jersey First State to Enact Voting Rights Reform Following Supreme Court Decision

2 Jul 2026 4:47 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

New Jersey Governor Sherrill Caldwell signed the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act," making NJ the first state to enact voting rights reform after the Supreme Court's *Louisiana v. Callais* decision. This historic move strengthens voter protections statewide.

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