In every election, we make our voices heard and cast our votes on issues that define our lives. We decide whether communities will have the power to hold police accountable, whether all people can have access to abortion and other reproductive health care, whether all communities have a fair shot in a criminal legal system marred by systemic racial disparities, whether New Jersey is fair and welcoming for all. Whether you plan to vote by mail, in person during early voting, or on Election Day, we hope that racial and social justice, civil rights, and civil liberties are at the forefront of your mind as you cast your ballot.    

Register to Vote 

The deadline to register to vote in the 2024 General Election is Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Check your registration status and register to vote here.

Voting On Election Day 

Election Day in New Jersey is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polls are open on Election Day from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Find your Election Day polling place here.

In-Person Early Voting 

Early voting is also available to New Jersey voters. You can vote early in person from October 26, 2024, to November 3, 2024. You can find the early voting polling locations for your county here. These polling locations will be open during the early voting period from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sundays.  On these days, only certain polling locations are open, but you can vote at any of the ones located in your county.

Vote By Mail 

In addition to in-person voting, New Jerseyans have the option to vote by mail. You may vote by mail by completing an application and returning it to your county clerk. The county clerk must receive your mailed application by October 29, 2024 (7 days prior to the election). You may also apply in person at your county clerk’s office until 3 p.m. on November 4, 2024, the day before the election.   

Once you have applied for and received a vote-by-mail ballot, you can return your ballot in one of three ways: by mail (postmarked by 8 p.m. on election day, November 5, 2024), using a ballot drop box (deposited by 8 p.m. on election day, November 5, 2024), or in person at your county Board of Elections office (by 8 p.m. on election day, November 5, 2024). You can track the progress of your ballot online.

Know Your Voting Rights

Before you step into a polling booth, be sure to know your rights.

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Problems at the Polls?

If you experience any problems at the polls, be sure to call the NJ Division of Elections at 877-NJ-VOTER or the Election Protection Hotline. Expand to see Election Protection Hotlines in more languages.

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  • 866-OUR-VOTE for English 
  • 888-VE-Y-VOTA for Spanish 
  • 844-YALLA-US for Arabic 
  • 888-API-VOTE for Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali

Displaying Political Signs

Displaying political signs on your property is a fundamental practice of free speech and expression. Know your rights.

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Voting as a College Student in New Jersey

For college students, it can be especially difficult to know if you’re eligible to vote, how to register, and where to cast your ballot. Know your rights. 

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