Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
General Election, Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
State Election Guide
New Jersey election dates and voter deadlines
New Jersey 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and check early voting location.
What's on the New Jersey ballot in 2026?
New Jersey's current statewide calendar includes New Jersey General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in New Jersey?
New Jersey operates under the Closed Primary Rules meaning only registered voters of that particular party affiliation may vote. If a voter is unaffiliated he/she may designate which party ballot, either Democrat or Republican, they wish to vote. Upon voting...
Election Calendar
New Jersey current and upcoming election dates
New Jersey General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official New Jersey General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Candidate petition filing deadline
Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for General Election
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Absentee ballots available
In-person absentee voting begins forty-five days before election.The exact start times vary by county, so it's best to call your Local Election Official and ask.
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
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...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
Registration Application Forms are available from the Division of Elections, the Commissioners of Registration office in the County where you live or from your Municipal Clerk.
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
To register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification: a current and valid Driver’s License or a non-driver Identification Card (ID card) issued by the New Jersey Motor...
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Last day for the county elections official to mail the sample ballots out
Mailing of Sample Ballots for General Election
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Early voting begins
Early voting starts as soon as ballots are available, usually 6 days before election. The exact start times vary by county, so it's best to call your Local Election Official and ask. - N.J.S.A. 19:15A-1. Please confirm...
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Absentee ballot request deadline
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for General Election
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Early voting ends
Early voting ends the Sunday before Election Day. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Absentee ballot request deadline
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for General Election
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Absentee ballot return deadline
Deadline for In-Person Submission of General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in New Jersey
Time off for voting: No
Time off to vote is subject to the employer. New Jersey state law does not require employers to grant time off to vote for employees.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m., the day before the election.
Voter ID: No document required to vote
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
No. New Jersey does not list same-day voter registration. You must register by the voter registration deadline to vote in an election in New Jersey.