How to Vote in New Jersey

Flag of New Jersey
“Liberty and Prosperity”
Capital: Trenton Nickname: The Garden State Admitted: 1787 (3rd state) Electoral Votes: 14
State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch State Flower: Violet
Registration Deadline 21 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required No ID required
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes 14

Voter Registration in New Jersey

The voter registration deadline in New Jersey is 21 days before Election Day.

New Jersey offers online voter registration.

New Jersey has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In New Jersey, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

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Voter ID Requirements in New Jersey

New Jersey requires No ID required identification to vote.

Early Voting in New Jersey

Yes — New Jersey offers early voting.

Begins 10 days before Election Day at designated early voting locations in each county

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in New Jersey

Absentee and mail-in voting in New Jersey: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in New Jersey

Polls in New Jersey are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in New Jersey

Felony voting rights in New Jersey: After prison.

After You Vote in New Jersey

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the New Jersey Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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