2026 New Jersey Elections

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Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from New Jersey's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

1. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details▾

   In-person early voting

   May 23, 2026 – May 30, 2026

   In-person early voting runs for about 8 days, starting 10 days before a general election and ending on the Sunday before Election Day (3 days before).

   Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)▾

   Voter registration deadline

   May 12, 2026

   Voter registration closes 21 days before the election; New Jersey does not offer same-day registration.

   Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)

   May 26, 2026

   Any registered voter may request a no-excuse vote-by-mail ballot, with in-person applications accepted until 3pm the day before the election and mailed applications due about 7 days before.

   Mail ballot return

   Postmark by June 2, 2026; must arrive by June 8, 2026

   Mail ballots may be postmarked by Election Day and are counted if received by the county board within 6 days after the election.

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   General Election

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   In-person early voting

   October 24, 2026 – October 31, 2026

   In-person early voting runs for about 8 days, starting 10 days before a general election and ending on the Sunday before Election Day (3 days before).

   Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)▾

   Voter registration deadline

   October 13, 2026

   Voter registration closes 21 days before the election; New Jersey does not offer same-day registration.

   Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)

   October 27, 2026

   Any registered voter may request a no-excuse vote-by-mail ballot, with in-person applications accepted until 3pm the day before the election and mailed applications due about 7 days before.

   Mail ballot return

   Postmark by November 3, 2026; must arrive by November 9, 2026

   Mail ballots may be postmarked by Election Day and are counted if received by the county board within 6 days after the election.

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Local election dates vary by jurisdiction. Find local election information through your New Jersey elections office.

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