How to Vote in New Jersey

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in New Jersey.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in New Jersey

New Jersey Primary
(State/Federal)

New Jersey Primary

Jun 06, 2023

Early voting: Fri June 2, 2023 - Sun June 4, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Tue May 16, 2023
Mail: Received by Tue May 16, 2023
In person: received by Tue May 16, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Not available
Mail: Received by Tuesday, May 30, 2023
In Person: 3:00 pm Mon June 5, 2023
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue June 6, 2023 and received by Mon June 12, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue June 6, 2023

New Jersey General
(State/Federal)

New Jersey General

Nov 07, 2023

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Not available

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in New Jersey
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Register to Vote Here

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in New Jersey. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional New Jersey Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information