NJ elections: How to register to vote in New Jersey
With Primary Election Day and Election Day coming up, here is everything you need to know about registering to vote in New Jersey.
Miguel Fernandez, NorthJersey.com
Political conventions are over, the presidential debate is behind us and the race is on for Election Day.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off on in their first — and likely only — debate while the vice presidential debate between Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is scheduled for Oct. 1.
Will Trump be returned to the White House with Vance at his side or will Harris become the first female president with progressive partner Walz at her side?
Here is what you need to know about the General Election in New Jersey and what other deadlines you need to know.
When is the General Election in November?
The General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
When does early voting start? and other important datesSept. 21: Mail-in ballots start going outOct. 15: Last day to register to voteOct. 26 – Nov. 3: Early voting opens statewideOct. 29: Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot by mailNov. 4: Deadline for in-person mail-in-ballot applicationNov. 5: Election Day 2024 – polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Any voters in line at 8 p.m. will be permitted to vote, however long it takes.)Nov. 5: Last day for Post Office receipt of mail-in-ballots and last day for in-person submission of mail-in-ballots to County Boards of Election or authorized ballot drop boxes.Who is eligible to vote in New Jersey?You must be a United States citizen, (Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in federal or state elections.)You must be 18 years of age on or before Election DayYou must be a resident of the county for 30 days prior to the electionYou were registered to vote by the New Jersey voter registration deadline of Oct. 15How to register to vote in New Jersey
To register online, you will need your date of birth and a form of identification such as a valid Driver’s License or non-driver Identification Card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission – or – a Social Security number.
Click here for more information to register to vote.
How to request your mail-in-ballot in New Jersey
Every active registered voter is eligible to request a mail-in-ballot. Contact your county clerk to submit a request, click here for more information.
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