The next election in New Jersey is New Jersey General Election on .
More than 1,378 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to county offices like Hudson County Surrogate.
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in New Jersey by using one of the following methods:
The statewide application is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 21 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in New Jersey varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide your NJ Driver's License Number or Non-driver ID Number. If you have not been issued a NJ Driver's License or MVC Non-Driver ID, then you may provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If you also don't have a social security number then you will need to affirm on the application that you have never been issued any of these documents
The last four digits of your Social Security number OR your New Jersey Driver's License number is required for voter registration. If you do not possess either of these identifications, please write 'NONE' on the form. The State will assign a number that will serve to identify you for voter registration purposes. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification: A current and valid Driver’s License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Your information will be provided to the MVC to validate identification, and to retrieve a copy of your digitized signature. -or- A Social Security number. To use your social security number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature to complete the registration process. If you are unable to provide a digital signature, you will not be able to register online.
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
Be prepared to provide your NJ Driver's License Number or Non-driver ID Number. If you have not been issued a NJ Driver's License or MVC Non-Driver ID, then you may provide the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number. If you also don't have a social security number then you will need to affirm on the application that you have never been issued any of these documents
You will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification: A current and valid Driver’s License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Your information will be provided to the MVC to validate identification, and to retrieve a copy of your digitized signature. -or- A Social Security number. To use your social security number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature to complete the registration process. If you are unable to provide a digital signature, you will not be able to register online.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of New Jersey can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In New Jersey, you need to be registered to vote at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming New Jersey General Election, your voter registration application must be:
No, New Jersey does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 21 days before an election in order to vote.
New Jersey residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In New Jersey, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
New Jersey gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same kind of voting and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming New Jersey General Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on New Jersey’s Voter Portal.
For the New Jersey General Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
For the General Election, in-person early voting in person begins 9 days before Election Day and ends 2 days before Election Day. However, New Jersey’s early voting period varies frequently, so check the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections. To do this, you can use BallotReady.org or New Jersey’s Voter Portal.
New Jersey does not require that you present an ID when you vote in person on Election Day with certain exceptions. As long as you have registered to vote in the precinct and show up at the correct polling place, and voted there previously, you should be able to vote. That being said, it never hurts to bring a form of identification to your polling place, just in case!
However, New Jersey does have exceptions for certain “Need ID” Voters per NJ Department of State Division of Elections website under New Jersey Voters’ Bill of Rights:
The following voters have to show ID at the polling place:
If you registered to vote by mail in this County after January 1, 2003, and never voted in a federal election in the County, you were required to provide identification. If you did not provide identification before voting for the first time at the polling place, you must show the board workers identification today
You did not complete section 5 of the New Jersey voter registration form (section 5 requires a Driver’s License #, last 4 digits of the social security number if you have no driver’s license, or an affirmation you do not have either set of numbers), and you did not respond to a request for such information, you must show the board workers identification today
You were a mail-in registrant and did provide your driver’s license number or the last four digits of your social security number, but the numbers could not be verified, you must show the board workers identification today.
An identifying document may include, but is not limited to:
Any Valid and Current Photo ID:
Any current document with your name and address on it, including but is not limited to:
If you fall under one of the categories for “Need ID”, it’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 6 am to 8 pm at all polling places statewide in New Jersey.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state or county level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in New Jersey, you can find more information on this page from NJ Department of State Division of Elections.
According to the New Jersey Secretary of State, all registered voters may vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting a provisional ballot.
New Jersey requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting New Jersey’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
Voter Registration | New Jersey Department of State. Accessed July 9, 2024.
New Jersey Early Voting Flyer. Accessed July 25, 2024.
In-Person Early Voting in New Jersey. Accessed July 25, 2024.
New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 7, 2024.
New Jersey Voter Information Portal. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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