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The Hon. Tahesha Way, Lt. Governor and Secretary of State

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Department of State, Division of Elections

Important Notice: Number of Petition Signatures Amended

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 new number of signatures required for a Primary Election candidate for the Office of Governor is 2,500. For the Office of General Assembly, the new required number is 250.
The new number of signatures required for a General Election candidate for the Office of Governor is 2,000. For the Office of General Assembly, the new required number is 250.

The 2025 Petitions have been amended and are available for download. Please use the link below to download them:
Download Petitions

Important Notice: 2025 Primary Election Rescheduled

The 2025 Primary Election has been rescheduled. Please view the official notice for further details.

Candidate Information

Need an Appointment? You can schedule an appointment online.

Have questions about your appointment, email: petition.appointment@sos.nj.gov

Amendments to petitions can be submitted to: petition.amendment@sos.nj.gov

Want to Challenge a Petition. Objections can be emailed to: petition.challenges@sos.nj.gov

Important Notice: Number of Petition Signatures Amended

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 new number of signatures required for a Primary Election candidate for the Office of Governor is 2,500. For the Office of General Assembly, the new required number is 250.
The new number of signatures required for a General Election candidate for the Office of Governor is 2,000. For the Office of General Assembly, the new required number is 250.

PETITIONS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION

PETITION FOR GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

PETITION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

 

PETITION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE - 35th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

 

PETITIONS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION

PETITION OF DIRECT NOMINATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

PETITION OF DIRECT NOMINATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

 

PETITION OF DIRECT NOMINATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE - 35th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Page Last Updated: 02/11/25

 

Additional Candidate Information

Petition Challenges
Recall Election Process
New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC)
New Jersey Campaign Financing and Lobbying Disclosure
Federal Election Commission

 

 

 


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