New Jersey

ABOUT THIS STATE
New Jersey, The Garden State! Where you can find out where someone lives just by asking "What Exit?" Sure, people just assume you're a state of "Snookis" but they don't know the real you. You gave us Bruce Springsteen and the funniest state government twitter account in the land (@NJGov)! New Jersey will be holding its statewide primary and general elections on June 7 and November 8, respectively. Local elections will be taking place on May 10 as well. Here's everything you need to know to be a voter in the Garden State. (Source: Ballot Ready)
Be A VoterKey Dates
Local Elections Registration Deadline
Local Elections
Primary Registration Deadline
Primary Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (mail)
Primary Early Voting
Primary Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (in-person)
Primary Absentee Ballot return deadline (postmarked by, drop box, or in person))
Primary Election
General Election
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How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?
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Can I register the same day I want to vote?
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Do I have to be registered as a Democrat or Republican to vote in my primary?
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Can I vote by mail?
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Can I vote early? (primary)
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Do I need an ID?
what's new in new jersey voting since 2020
There's big news in New Jersey election law! The Garden State now offers early voting for all elections! Non-presidential primaries will have early voting from Thursday to Saturday prior to an election. Presidential primaries will have early voting from the Wednesday to Saturday prior to an election. All general elections will have early voting from the 10th day before the election to the Saturday before the election. Nice!
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NOW WHAT?
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Resources
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Get your absentee ballot here!
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Need to show Voter ID? Not sure what kind? Get the specifics in your state here.
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