Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding New School Election Law

P.L. 2011, c. 202, signed into law on January 17, 2012, permits a board of education, a municipal governing body, or voters (by way of petition) to move the April annual school board election to the date of the November general election.

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Nomination Petitions for the
June 5, 2012 Primary Election

Petitions used by Democratic and Republican candidates wishing to run in the June 5, 2012 Primary Election are now available on the website..

2012 Congressional Redistricting Maps

2012 Congressional Redistricting Maps have been posted here on the website.

Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Signs Legislation to Return New Jersey to a Single June Primary

State and Local Taxpayers Will Save Approximately $12M

September 26, 2011 - Trenton, NJ – Demonstrating a commitment to New Jersey’s state and local taxpayers, Acting Governor Kim Guadagno today signed bipartisan legislation to provide for a single June primary election in 2012, inclusive of New Jersey’s presidential primary.

The bill, A-3777, eliminates an additional, stand-alone presidential primary election in February, providing for the election of delegates and alternates to political party national conventions to occur at the regular June primary election. State and local governments are anticipated to experience total savings of approximately $12 million, primarily from the elimination of costs such as poll worker salaries, ballot printing and postage, polling place rental and other election-related costs.
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Vote By Mail

In New Jersey, any voter can now vote by mail in any election. You do not need a reason to Vote by Mail. Don't feel like going to the polls? Simply vote by mail. Now there is "no excuse" not to vote!

To receive your ballot by mail, the application must be received by the County Clerk 7 days prior to the election. A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m., the day before
the election.
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