How to Vote in New Jersey

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in New Jersey.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in New Jersey

New Jersey Primary
(State/Federal)

New Jersey Primary

Jun 06, 2023

Early voting: Fri June 2, 2023 - Sun June 4, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Tue May 16, 2023
Mail: Received by Tue May 16, 2023
In person: received by Tue May 16, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by Tuesday, May 30, 2023
In Person: 3:00 pm Mon June 5, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue June 6, 2023 and received by Mon June 12, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue June 6, 2023

New Jersey September Special School Board Election (TBD)
(Consolidated)

New Jersey September Special School Board Election (TBD)

Sep 26, 2023

Check back later for updated information.

New Jersey General
(State/Federal)

New Jersey General

Nov 07, 2023

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New Jersey December Special School Board Election (TBD)
(Consolidated)

New Jersey December Special School Board Election (TBD)

Dec 12, 2023

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Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
How do I request a ballot?
When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?
Where can I drop it off?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
How do I request a ballot?
What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote?
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Additional New Jersey Resources

Who can register to vote in New Jersey
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities
Voting for People with Convictions