“I hate to say it, but unless the (election) information is right in front of me, I just don’t bother. I don’t have time.”
— Busy Mom, Friend, and inspiration for this project

2026 NJ Election Deadlines & Dates

Primary Election –

  • Last day to register - May 12

  • Last day to request a Mail-In Ballot - May 26

  • Early In-Person Voting - May 26 - May 31

  • Election Day - June 2 polls are open 7am – 8pm

General Election –

  • Last day to register – Oct. 13

  • Last Day to request a Vote by Mail Ballot – Oct. 27

  • Early In-Person Voting - Oct. 24 - Nov. 1

  • Election Day - Nov. 3 polls are open 6am – 8pm

Check out our student voting information.

If you are leaving for college, you have a different set of needs for voting. We have a page and checklist just for you!

Student Voters

2026 New Jersey Election Information

General - Nov. 3, 2026

County Clerks and Boards of Elections are responsible for handling our elections. They also design and print Sample Ballot and Vote by Mail ballots which you can view on their websites on or around September 19.

County and Election offices are linked in the drop down.

Election oversight and responsibilities:

  • Processes Vote by Mail Ballot applications

  • Maintenance of vote by mail lists

  • Preparation of voting ballots including sample, emergency, provisional, overseas and Vote by Mail

  • Acceptance and verification of county, school board independent municipal candidate petitions

  • Preparation of petitions required for candidates running for county, municipal, and school offices

  • Maintenance of county committee lists for Republican and Democratic parties

  • Collection of election results

  • Conducts the official canvass of votes

  • Provides the Secretary of State with election results to be certified

Need more info? Click here for the official NJ Department of State’s Voter Information Portal.