Important Dates For NJ Voters

March 25 – by 4:00 p.m.
Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election

April 10
Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election to be Filed with County Commissioners of Registration

April 20
Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election

May 14
Voter Registration Deadline for the Primary Election

May 14
Mandated Evening Voter Registration Available for Primary Election in Offices of County Commissioners of Registration

May 22
Mailing of Sample Ballots for Primary Election

May 28
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Primary Election

May 29 – June 2
Early Voting Period

May 31
Deadline for Application to Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters

June 3 – by 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election

June 4
Primary Election Day

June 4 – by 4:00 p.m.
General Election Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for Member of The United States Senate & The United States House of Representatives

June 4
Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the Primary Election

June 4
Deadline for In-Person Submission of Primary Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes

June 10
Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election

June 15
Deadline for Receipt of Cure Form to County Boards of Election

June 17
Canvass of Primary Election Votes by County Clerks

July 29 – by 4:00 p.m.
General Election Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for Electors for President & Vice President of The United States.