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Federal General Election: November 3, 2020

(This election will include voting for president and vice-president, 1/3 of the Senate, and all of the House of Representatives. State and local races will also be on the ballot in many areas.  You do not need to have a party affiliation to vote in this election).

Deadlines  

NJ does NOT register voters online.  You must mail in your voter registration form or bring it in person to your county election office.

Voter Registration:  (registration deadlines are 21 days prior to the upcoming election)

        General Election - October 13, 2020

Vote by Mail Application (via mail) also called Early Voting:

       General Election - October 27, 2020 (must be RECEIVED by county clerk seven days before election).

To register to vote in New Jersey you must be:

  • A United States citizen
  • At least 17 years old, and understand that you may not vote until reaching the age of 18.
  • A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
  • You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction
  • The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections for your county.