Voting Rules in New Jersey

Source: www.nj.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
None

No ID required for established registered voters.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
No Excuse Required

All registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot. In-person voting also available.

Early Voting
Available

Early in-person voting available 10 days before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
21 Days Before Election Day

Voter registration must be completed by October 13, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
Yes

Provisional ballots available for same-day registrants on Election Day.

Polling Hours
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · www.nj.gov

Upcoming Election Dates

Jun2
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct13
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 21 days before Election Day
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming

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Register to Vote in New Jersey

Source: www.nj.gov

Official New Jersey Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a New Jersey resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at www.nj.gov →
Deadline: 21 days before Election Day
Online: Yes — www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required