GENERAL ELECTION 2025
Registration Deadline: October 14
Deadline to apply by mail for Vote-by-Mail ballot: October 28
Deadline to apply in-person for VBM ballot: November 3, 3 pm
Deadline to mail VBM ballot: November 4
Deadline to deliver VBM ballot to drop box or county office: November 4, 8 pm
Deadline to “cure” VBM or provisional ballot issue: November 15
VBM ballots must be received by the county board of elections by November 10
Governor: The governor is the highest-ranking official in the Executive Branch in the state. They are responsible for developing and implementing state policies, enforcing state laws, appointing judges and state officials, managing state agencies and departments, developing the state budget, and representing the state to other states and the federal government. This election will help shape the direction of the state’s future.
General Assembly: Members of the General Assembly consider legislation for the state that directly impacts your life, such as schools, minimum wage, voting rights, gun control, and climate change. The Assembly is in charge of suggesting bills and voting them into law and sets the state budget. This election impacts legislation affecting daily life, from taxation to social services.
State Senate – 35th Legislative District: Your state senator also considers and passes legislation that directly impacts your life. This year, the 35th Legislative District only will have an election for their state senator.
County and Municipal Elections: County officials (e.g., County Committee Member, Sheriff, Register) are in charge of county parks and jails, including the conditions of both. Local officials (e.g., Town Council) determine how often your streets are plowed, how much parking is available and how much housing development occurs.
The Governor leads the state, oversees public services, and sets policies on major issues like jobs, transportation, and housing.
The State Assembly passes laws that impact daily life, including school funding, taxes, and the environment.
Local officials make decisions on schools, policing, roads, and community services.
You can verify your voter registration online at vote.nj.gov or by calling NJ Division of Elections at 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837).
Look up your polling place online at vote.nj.gov, or by calling NJ Division of Elections at 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837).
