As a result of the passing of P.L. 2025, c. 20, the number of signatures required on a nominating petition have changed. The new number signatures that are required for a nominating petition will take effect immediately. Further, “[a]ny petition signatures collected by a candidate for office to be voted for at the 2025 primary election utilizing the petition forms published by the Secretary of State prior to the effective date of P.L. 2025, c. 20 . . . shall not be subject to a petition challenge based upon the use of a form published by the Secretary of State prior to the effective date of P.L. 2025, c. 20.”
The 2025 Petitions have been amended and are available for download. Please use the link below to download them:
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The 2025 Primary Election has been rescheduled. Please view the official notice for further details.
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As a result of the passing of P.L. 2025, c. 20, the number of signatures required on a nominating petition have changed. The new number signatures that are required for a nominating petition will take effect immediately. Further, “[a]ny petition signatures collected by a candidate for office to be voted for at the 2025 primary election utilizing the petition forms published by the Secretary of State prior to the effective date of P.L. 2025, c. 20 . . . shall not be subject to a petition challenge based upon the use of a form published by the Secretary of State prior to the effective date of P.L. 2025, c. 20.”
PETITION FOR GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY Instructions for the nominating petition for Governor of the State of New Jersey. Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4 p.m. on March 24, 2025. |
PETITION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY Instructions for the nominating petition for Member of the New Jersey General Assembly. Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4 p.m. on March 24, 2025. |
PETITION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE - 35th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Instructions for the nominating petition for Member of The New Jersey State Senate - 35th Legislative District. Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4 p.m. on March 24, 2025. |
PETITION OF DIRECT NOMINATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY Instructions for the nominating petition for the General Election for Governor of the State of New Jerseys. Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4 p.m. on June 10, 2025. |
PETITION OF DIRECT NOMINATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY Instructions for the nominating petition for the General Election for Member of the New Jersey General Assembly. Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4 p.m. on June 10, 2025. |
PETITION OF DIRECT NOMINATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE - 35th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Instructions for the nominating petition for Member of The New Jersey State Senate - 35th Legislative District. Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4 p.m. on June 10, 2025. |
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