Mailing of Sample Ballots for Primary Election
May 26
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Primary Election
May 26 – May 31
Early Voting Period
May 29
Deadline for Application to Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
June 1 – by 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election
June 2
Primary Election Day
June 2 - by 4:00 p.m.
Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for General Election
June 2
Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the Primary Election
June 2 - by 8:00 p.m.
Deadline for In-Person Submission of Primary Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes
June 4
Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Elections of Mail-In Ballots by delivery of the United States Postal Service that DO NOT Bear a Postmark of Delivery
June 8
Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
June 10
Deadline for Receipt of Cure Form to County Boards of Election
June 12
Canvass of Primary Election Votes by County Clerks
September 19
Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for General Election
October 13
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
October 13-4:00PM to 9:00PM
Mandated Evening Voter Registration Available for General Election in Offices of County Commissioners of Registration
October 13
Deadline for Filing of Challenger Appointments for General Election
October 21
Mailing of Sample Ballots for General Election
October 24 - November 1
Early Voting Period
October 27
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for General Election
October 30
Deadline for Application to Receive General Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
November 2 - 3:00PM
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for General Election
November 3 - 6:00AM to 8:00PM
General Election
November 3
Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the General Election
November 3 - 8:00PM
Deadline for In-Person Submission of General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Drop Boxes
November 5
Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Elections of Mail-In Ballots by Delivery of the United States Postal Service that DO NOT Bear a Postmark of Delivery
November 9
Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
2026 General Election Key dates and deadlines
To register in New Jersey you must be:
A United States citizen
At least 17 years old, and understand that you may not vote until reaching the age of 18.
A resident of the county for 30 days before the election.
You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction.
The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form.
If you have any questions about voting, registration, mail-in ballots, or polling locations, please feel free to email us. We will do our best to help you find the information you need to vote in the Primary and General Elections and have your voice counted!
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NJ Voter Registration Application
If you prefer to mail or deliver your application, you can download it below. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application to:
SOMERSET COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF REGISTRATION
20 GROVE STREET, P.O. Box 3000
SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-9897
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 Vehicle Commission (MVC) Your information will be provided to the MVC to validate identification, and to retrieve a copy of your digitized signature.
A Social Security number To use your social security number, you must have the ability to sign on-screen or upload your signature to complete the registration process. If you are unable to provide a digital signature, you can not register online. Instead, you can download the voter registration application below.
Register online
Registered voters should print, complete the form, and mail to the County Clerk no later than October 29th. Please allow time for the Clerk to mail your ballot to you. Fill it out and return it asap. We recommend using the drop box if possible. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Clerk no later than November 11th. Receipt after the deadline is the #1 reason Vote by Mail ballots are rejected. Don’t let this happen to you!
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It's simple, secure & helps the campaign!
Interested in joining the Party?
If you are interested in becoming affiliated with a political party, you simply need to fill out this form and take to the Town Clerk at 1 Collyer Lane.
FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT
Use pencil or blue or black ink. Fill in the oval to the right of your choice. To make a write-in choice, fill in the oval and clearly print the name of the candidate.
When you receive your vote by mail ballot
INSERT INTO THE CERTIFICATION ENVELOPE
Place the ballot in this envelope and seal it. Complete and sign the Certificate of Mail-In Voter. Do not detach it from the envelope. If someone assists you in completing your ballot, they must complete the bottom portion. Candidates cannot be assistors.
INSERT INTO THE RETURN ENVELOPE
Place the certification envelope in the postage-paid return envelope. Take a photo or write down your Voter ID number so you can track your ballot here. If someone mails or delivers your ballot for you, they must complete the Bearer Portion in front of you before the ballot leaves your possession. A person may serve as bearer for up to 3 voters. Candidates may not serve as bearers.
RETURN YOUR BALLOT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Deposit your ballot in the secure Drop Box located at the Parks & Rec. entrance in the Bernards Township Municipal Building at 1 Collyer Lane. Open 24/7.
If you have not received your ballot by October 9th, or have any other questions please call the Somerset County Clerk at 908-231-7013 or email: CountyClerk@co.somerset.nj.us
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