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New Jersey Citizens' Guide to Government

2008 New Jersey Citizens Guide to Government


    Information from the Guide also available on www.njvoterinfo.org
The 2008 edition is now available for orders.

Election Dates Voting Information

VOTING INFORMATION

2008 General Election Calendar

January 15, 2008 Deadline to Register to Vote for Presidential Primary
January 29, 2008 Deadline to apply by mail for Presidential Primary absentee ballot
February 2, 2008 Deadline to fax federal post card application for military and overseas voters
February 4, 2008 3 p.m. deadline for obtaining an absentee ballot application in person at the County Clerk's office for the 2008 presidential primary election
February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election Day
May 13, 2008 Deadline to Register to Vote for non-presidential primary
May 27, 2008 Deadline to apply by mail for non-presidential primary absentee ballot
June 2, 2008 3 p.m. deadline for obtaining an absentee ballot application in person at the County Clerk's office for the 2008 non-presidential primary election
June 3, 2008 non-presidential Primary Election Day
October 14, 2008 Last day to register or change voting address for general elections
October 28, 2008 Deadline for receipt by County Clerk of mailed application for absentee ballot for the general election
November 3, 2008 3 p.m. deadline for obtaining an absentee ballot application in person at the County Clerk's office for the general elections
November 4, 2008 General Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

COMMUNICATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS

Letter Writing Telephone Calls

A phone call can quickly verify your legislator's position.

Identify the piece of legislation you are calling about and state your position in a concise and factual manner.

Listen as well as speak.

Offer to send additional information supporting your position.

As a vote approaches on a controversial issue, most legislators are interested in constituent's positions and less likely to discuss the pros and cons of the legislation.

Political Parties

GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT

Federal (USA) New Jersey State
County Municipal
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