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Department of State

New Jersey Division of Elections

The Hon. Tahesha Way, Secretary

Candidate Information

Candidate Petitions

The New Jersey Division of Elections accepts petitions on behalf of the Secretary of State, who serves as the Chief Election Official of the State of New Jersey. Candidate petitions may be filed in person or mailed, but must be received by the deadline date, on or before 4:00 p.m. Each candidate should read and follow petition instructions below carefully in order to ensure that the petition is accepted for filing.

 

Download the Petitions for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the June 2, 2020 Primary Election.

PETITION for Democratic & Republican Candidates FOR CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Democratic & Republican Candidates FOR CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020

PETITION for Democratic District Delegates/Alternates To The Democratic National Convention

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for District Delegates/Alternates To The Democratic National Convention

 

PETITION for Republican District Delegates/Alternates To The Republican National Convention

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for District Delegates/Alternates To The Republican National Convention

 

PETITION for Republican District Delegates at Large/Alternates at Large To The Republican National Convention

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for District Delegates at Large/Alternates at Large To The Republican National Convention

PETITION for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of
UNITED STATES SENATOR

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of UNITED STATES SENATOR

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020

PETITION for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of
MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020

PETITION for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of
MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020

PETITION for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of
MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Democratic & Republican Candidates for the office of MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020

Download the Independent Candidate Petitions for the November 3, 2020 General Election

Petition for Independent Candidates FOR ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Independent Candidates FOR ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on July 27, 2020

Petition for Independent Candidates for the office of
UNITED STATES SENATOR

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Independent Candidates for the office of UNITED STATES SENATOR

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on June 2, 2020

Petition for Independent Candidates for the office of
MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Independent Candidates for the office of MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on June 2, 2020

Petition for Independent Candidates for the office of
MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Independent Candidates for the office of MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on June 2, 2020

Petition for Independent Candidates for the office of
MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

PETITION FILING INSTRUCTION SHEET for Independent Candidates for the office of MEMBER OF THE NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 25th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

Petition Filing Deadline: Before 4:00 p.m. on June 2, 2020

 

Schedule a Candidate Petition Filing Appointment

In an effort to improve the Petition Filing experience, the Division of Elections is now offering petition filers an opportunity to schedule an appointment prior to the petition filing deadline date. Scheduling an appointment will improve the petition filing process and help reduce the time spent filing your petition.

We suggest filing your petition as early as possible!

Schedule a Petition Filing Appointment

 

 

Additional Candidate Information

Petition Challenges
Recall Election Process
Disclosure Statement of Criminal Conviction Form
New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC)
New Jersey Campaign Financing and Lobbying Disclosure
Federal Election Commission

 

Page Last Updated: 01/13/20

 

 

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