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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 Mail-In Ballot – Oct. 27
Early In-Person Voting - Oct. 23 - Nov. 1
Election Day - Nov. 3 polls are open 7am – 8pm
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2026 New Jersey Election Information
Primary - Jun. 2, 2026
General - Nov. 3, 2026
*Sample Ballots & County Election Info
*Sample Ballots for the Primary will be available for viewing on or about April 19, 2026.
County Clerks and Boards of Elections listed in the drop-down are responsible for all Elections and County administrative services.
Election oversight:
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