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Voter Checklist: Make Sure You’re Ready to vote in 2026
- Get key information on everything related to voting on the NJ Voter Information Portal.
- Find out if you are automatically getting a ballot in the mail.
- Make sure you have a party affiliation to vote for those candidates. The deadline is 55 days before an election.
- Check Your Voter Registration Status or register online. The Voter Registration Deadline is 21 days before the election. You can register at 17, but cannot vote until you are 18.
- Learn about Voting by Mail.
- Make sure you have a My Voter Record Account, or sign up for one now.
- Learn about commonly asked questions in the Voter FAQ section.
Make a plan to Vote in the Election
There are three main ways to vote:
- Vote in person on election day. Find your location here. Polls are open 6 am to 8 pm.
- Vote “by mail” with a paper ballot. If you are signed up to receive your ballot in the mail, you cannot vote on a machine in person. Return your ballot in the dropbox by the Madison Safety Complex or by mail.
- Early voting takes place for the 2026 Elections following the calendar below. Find out more here.
Learn more about your voting options on the Morris County website.
Election Timelines
- 2026 Regular NJ Primary and General Election can be viewed here.
- Primary Election Key Dates:
- April 18: Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots
- May 12: Voter Registration Deadline
- May 26 – May 31: Early Voting Period
- May 26: Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail
- June 1 – by 3:00 p.m.: Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications
- June 2: General Election
- General Election Key Dates:
- September 19: Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots
- October 13: Voter Registration Deadline
- October 24 to November 1: Early Voting Period
- October 27: Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail
- November 2 – by 3:00 p.m.: Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications
- November 3: General Election
Action Together New Jersey Education VoteByMailNJ.org
The VoteByMailNJ.org website has all the latest information for voting in New Jersey. Go here first for information on these topics:
