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UPCOMING ELECTION DATES & DEADLINES

2026 General Election - Midterms

Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots

Voter Registration Deadline (by mail or online). Form must be postmarked by this date.

Mailing of Sample Ballots. For voters not using Vote-by-Mail.

In-Person Early Voting. Polls will be open from 10 am - 8 pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 10 am - 6 pm on Sundays.

Vote-By-Mail Application Deadline (by mail or - new for 2026 - online). Application must be received by the County Clerk by this date.

Vote-By-Mail Application Deadline (in-person). Applications are due by 3 pm at the County Clerk's office.

General Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 am - 8 pm.

VOTER REGISTRATION

PARTY AFFILIATION DECLARATION

There is no requirement to declare a party affiliation to vote in a general election. Voters who declare a party affiliation may change their affiliation when they so choose. Voters may also affiliate with the Democrat or Republican parties, other parties from a provided list, or be unaffiliated.

For a primary election, New Jersey has "closed" primaries, meaning only voters affiliated to the Democrat or Republican party to vote in a Democrat or Republican primary. See below for how to declare/change your party affiliation.

VOTE-BY-MAIL

In New Jersey, any eligible registered voter can Vote-By-Mail. You do not need a reason to request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot, but you DO need to apply.

EARLY VOTING

New Jersey voters can vote early in-person, using a voting machine, during a fixed period prior to a given Election Day. Please refer to the dates and deadlines at the top of this page for the next election's early voting period. Early voting polling locations are open from 10 am - 8 pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 10 am - 6 pm on Sundays.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

VOTE411.ORG

Looking for information about the candidates on your ballot? Want to learn more about voting in this election?

Visit Vote411.org

CANDIDATE FORUMS

The League of Women Voters hosts nonpartisan candidate forums to help voters learn more about the candidates running for office and their positions.

You can find upcoming forums in your area or watch recordings of previous forums.

FIND UPCOMING FORUMS WATCH FORUM RECORDINGS

BECOME A POLL WORKER

The New Jersey Division of Elections is seeking New Jersey citizens to assist in the upcoming election by serving as poll workers. Poll workers play a critical role in every election by assisting voters in navigating the in-person election process.

Citizens of all ages, including college and high school students, are encouraged to apply. Training is required and will be provided. If you are interested, please fill out the application below.

POLL WORKER APPLICATION

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Your vote is important. LWVNJ is here to make sure you have the information you need to participate in our democracy.

VOTER EDUCATION MATERIALS

Are you looking for resources to help share accurate, nonpartisan information about an upcoming election?

We have several downloadable materials that provide useful information to New Jersey Voters. Our Election FAQ flyer and voter information cards are available in 11 languages!

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