NJBallot public service guide
2026 New Jersey voter information
Plan for the November 3 General Election with official registration, early-voting, mail-ballot, and polling-place tools.
Check registration
Confirm your status and update your record before the deadline.
Check my status →Find where to vote
County-supplied polling locations can change; check shortly before traveling.
Find my polling place →Official election hub
Statewide guidance, forms, notices, and county contacts.
Open Vote.NJ.Gov →Key dates for the General Election
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| October 13 | Voter-registration deadline |
| October 24–November 1 | In-person early voting |
| October 27 | County clerk must receive a mail-in ballot application sent by mail |
| November 2, 3 p.m. | In-person mail-in ballot application deadline at the county clerk |
| November 3, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. | Election Day polling hours; in-person ballot return deadline is 8 p.m. |
Dates come from the official 2026 General Election timeline. Special or municipal elections may differ.
Choose how to vote
Early in person
Find your county’s early-voting sites and hours; sites differ from Election Day polling places.
Plan early voting →By mail
Request, track, and return your ballot using the state’s instructions. Do not bring a completed mail ballot to a polling-place voting machine.
Read mail-ballot instructions →Election Day
Confirm your assigned polling place, registration, accessibility needs, and county contact.
Use the Election Day checklist →For an individual ballot question or emergency, use the state voter portal and your county election office. Do not rely on a saved screenshot or an older NJBallot guide.