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The League of Women Voters
of New Jersey

a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility
through informed and active participation in government

ELECTIONS

 

Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the following aspects of the election process:

 

Registration deadlines
Voter qualifications
2009 Gubernatorial Voters' Guide Ballot Question Analysis
ID requirements Voter Bill of Rights
Voter Bill of Rights in Spanish

 

 

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2010 Election Dates

   Type of Election Date of Election Register or Change
Voting Address By
Fire District Elections February 20, 2010
School Board Elections April 20, 2010      March 30, 2010
Nonpartisan Muni Elections May 11, 2010      April 20, 2010
Primary Election
      Runoff Election
June 8, 2010
      June 15, 2010
     May 18, 2010
General Election November 2, 2010      October 12, 2010

 

VOTEline- 1-800-792-VOTE

  • Toll free information about voting, elections, registering and government
  • Open during business hours to answer any questions or concerns you may have
  • Staffed while the polls are open during Election Day to help with any problems you may face at the polls

2009 Gubernatorial Candidates Voters' Guide

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey Education Fund encourages informed participation in the electoral process. As part of this mission, we formulated the following set of questions to ask all candidates running for New Jersey Governor. Answers have been truncated at 125 words and have not been edited for spelling or grammar. If a candidate did not return the questionnaire or did not provide a response to a particular question, “No Response Received” appears next to his name. The candidates were sent questions 1-10 first, and 11-14 at a later date.

Select a question to view the responses.

1. With the global recession continuing, what specific measures would you enact to create jobs and foster economic development in New Jersey?

2. Even before the recession, New Jersey had a serious problem keeping its pension fund adequately funded. Explain what you will do to make sure that the state does not go bankrupt as the baby boomers retire and it must pay their pensions.

3. New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the country. What specific plan do you have to alleviate New Jersey's property tax burden?

4. The tradition of 'home rule' means that New Jersey has over 500 municipalities and more than 600 school districts. What are the budgetary implications of maintaining or consolidating them?

5. What methods do you support for bringing the quality of all schools in NJ up to the level enjoyed by students at our best schools?

6. What health care reform measures need to be enacted in New Jersey, and how should they be funded?

7. Please discuss your energy plan for New Jersey. Please give at least one specific example.

8. New Jersey's transportation system currently does not meet our population's needs. How would you address our infrastructure concerns (roads, rails, bridges, etc.)?

9. What steps would you take to end "pay to play" in New Jersey? What other measures would you enact to curtail corruption in government?

10. The state Constitution does not clearly define the role and responsibilities of the lieutenant governor. What exact responsibilities will your running mate have if you are elected?

11. How do you propose to protect the basic civil rights of all New Jersey residents, regardless of national origin or sexual orientation?

12. What is your position on a woman's right to comprehensive reproductive health services?

13. What methods do you support for reducing poverty and ensuring access to affordable housing?

14. With the rise of childhood health conditions such as obesity, autism and asthma, and the lack of awareness about available state health coverage for all children, what will you do to improve the health of New Jersey's children?

Forms

Voter Registration Form   --    NJ State
Voter Registration Form   --    By County
Mail-In Ballot Application   --    NJ State

 

  • You are a U.S. citizen and have been a resident of a New Jerey county for at least 30 days before the election;
  • You will be at least 18 years old on Election Day;
  • You have not been declared by a court to be mentally incapacitated;
  • You are not in prison, on probation or parole for a felony conviction on Election Day; and
  • for a felony conviction your right to vote is automatically restored once you complete your sentence, parole and probation. You must register to vote, even if you were registered before your conviction.
  • If you're serving time for a misdemenor you can still vote. You have the right to register and vote from jail by mail-in ballot.
  • College students have the right to register at the address considered their primary residence. It can be a school address or a home address.
  • Homeless people can register at the address considered their primary residence. It can be a shelter, a park or any place you usually stay.
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Voter ID Requirements

You need to provide ID if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not provide identification numbers or the information you provided could not be verified.

Identification may include, but is not limited to, a current and valid photo ID such as a:

  • Driver's license
  • Student or job ID
  • Military or other government ID
  • Store membership ID
  • United States Passport

OR non-photo ID such as a:

  • Bank statement
  • Car registration
  • Government check or document
  • Non-photo driver's license
  • Rent receipt
  • Sample ballot
  • Utility bill
  • or any other official document

If you can provide ID you are allowed to vote at the polls on the machine.

However, if you do not show identification, you will vote by provisional ballot and have until the close of business on the second day after the election to provide identification to the applicable county election office. You will be given a hand-out at the polling place that will tell you which county election office to contact.

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  • October 12, 2010 - Last day to register or change voting address for general elections.
  • October 26, 2010 - Deadline for mailed application for mail-in ballot to County Clerk.
  • November 1, 2010 - 3 p.m. deadline for applying for a mail-in ballot in person at the County Clerk's office.
  • November 2, 2010 - General Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.).

Express Yourself. Register, Vote and Be Heard!

Watch our three new PSAs encouraging viewers to Register, Vote and Be Heard. These PSAs are part of the Freedom of Expression through Film campaign, a public awareness effort dedicated to voter education and self expression. Featuring Oscar® nominated actress Virginia Madsen, the campaign aims to encourage women to express themselves in life, politics and beauty – specifically by voting for what they believe in and taking care of their health and skin.

Publications

Voter Registration Drive Kit

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey is happy to provide a Voter Registration Drive Kit to help individuals register citizens for the upcoming election. Voter registration drives are a vital part of our voter service work and the following kit is useful for anyone looking to plan and run a drive. Feel free to download and print this kit ( pdf's listed below). To request copies of brochures and forms mentioned in the kit, please contact Jesse Burns, Director of Communications and Projects, at 609-394-3303 or jburns@lwvnj.org. Good luck getting out the vote!

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