Voting Information

In 2008, the voters of New Jersey will cast their ballots for the President of the United States and Representatives to Congress and the U.S. Senate. General Election Day will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

2008 - Important Dates to Remember for the Election:

Last day to register to vote in the Presidential Primary Election	January 15
Absentee ballot applications for Presidential Primary Election due by mail	January 29
Primary Election Day (Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)	February 5
View the official primary election results from 3/28/08.
Primary absentee ballot applications due by mail	May 27
Primary absentee ballot applications due in person	June 2
Primary Election Day View the official primary election results as of 7/11/08	June 3
Last day to register to vote for the General Election	October 14
Absentee ballot applications due by mail	October 28
Absentee ballot applications due in person	November 3
General Election Day (Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)	November 4

Voter Registration Instructions

In order to register to vote in an election, you must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years old and reside in your county for at least 30 days before the election. To register to vote in New Jersey, mail your completed Registration Application to the Commissioners of Registration office in the county where you reside.

A "Military Voter" includes New Jersey citizens who currently belong to:

• Uniformed Services
• Merchant marine
• Commissioned corps of the Public Health Service
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Learn more about military and overseas voting.

Registration deadline - 21 days prior to Election Day (October 14, 2008)

Change of Name/Address

NOTE to your clients that the Registration Application form can also be used for name and address changes.

Are your clients aware they may have moved to a new district?
As a service to your clients, let them know they may contact their County Clerk to check their voting district.

 

Applying for an Absentee Ballot

According to the NJ Division of Elections, any New Jersey voter can submit their vote via absentee ballot for any election.

To apply for an absentee ballot, download, print and complete the Absentee Ballot Application. Since an original signature is required, you must mail (7 days before the election - October 28) or hand deliver (by 3:00 p.m. on November 3, the day before Election Day) your complete application to the County Clerk.

For more information visit the NJ Division of Elections Absentee Ballot Information Page.