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The ninth and final day of early voting in New Jersey begins today. Polling stations are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Umito November 4, 2024

Hello, New Jersey.

Early voting continues today for the 2024 general election, in which New Jersey residents will vote for president, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and county and municipal offices.

There were still reports of high turnout at early voting centers across the state on Saturday. A total of 882,921 early votes were cast during the first seven days of early voting.

The ninth day of the state’s nine-day early voting period begins at 10 a.m., with early voting locations open until 8 p.m.

If you arrive at the early voting center before 6 p.m. today, you can vote regardless of the length of the line. Don’t leave.

Voters can vote from any designated in-person early voting location in the county where they are registered. Click HERE for a list of early voting locations in each county.

“Early voting is about making it easy for voters to exercise their right to vote,” said Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who as secretary of state is New Jersey’s chief elections officer. “While some voters may not have time to get out and vote on Election Day itself, in-person early voting gives people nine days to find the time that works best for them to vote.”

Early voting centers will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last day of early voting is Sunday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can vote at any early voting center in your county.

If you are not authorized to vote or feel unduly pressured to vote on a provisional ballot when you have the right to vote on the machine, you can present your case to a Superior Court judge to determine your eligibility to vote. Judges will be on call during each of the nine days of early voting; hearings are held remotely and you can attend a hearing via Zoom from your phone at a voting location.

Voters should not easily accept being turned away. Ask to speak to the person in charge, known as the Super Poll Worker, the person who is most familiar with the methods that can help you vote.

If you intend to appear before an election judge, you can call the ACLU hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) or contact your county election officials. Click HERE for a list.

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be available during the early voting hours to confirm issues related to voting registration at an MVC center.

If you are voting for the first time and registered by mail, you will be asked to show identification at the polling station. If you do not bring acceptable ID, you can vote by provisional ballot and then bring your ID to a county election office within 48 hours to have your vote counted.

You have the right to vote provisionally if you believe you are eligible to vote, but your name does not appear on the electronic list of registered voters. You can also vote with a provisional ballot if you moved to your original county and did not register at your new address or if you moved to a new county within 30 days of Election Day – but You cannot vote if you moved from another county or state 31. days before.

If you have changed your name since you registered to vote, you have the right to vote under your original name.

Remember, the root cause of provisional ballots is an already mailed absentee ballot. Don’t worry if you can’t locate it; you can use a provisional ballot. Don’t vote twice.

As a New Jersey voter, you have the right to vote without intimidation, threats, coercion or interference. Anyone who believes their vote was disrupted or seeks to report issues with voting can call the New Jersey Voter Information and Assistance Line at 877-NJVOTER. You can also contact the American Civil Liberties Union hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

If an official challenger challenges your right to vote, ask an election official for a signature under oath to confirm your identity or address. The poll worker will allow you to vote either by machine or by provisional ballot. To be clear, a provisional ballot counts as an automatic vote.

If you are unsure whether your vote was counted, ask a poll worker for help.

If a voting machine malfunctions, request a paper ballot. It counts the same.

Early voting is just one of many voting options in the upcoming election.

Absentee ballots may be placed in secure drop boxes or returned by the U.S. Postal Service at the voter’s own risk; Ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on November 5 and delivered to the county board of elections by the close of business on Monday, November 11.

Click HERE for a list of secure ballot drop box locations across the state. If you vote by mail, track your ballot HERE to make sure it arrived at your county elections office.

On election day, Tuesday, November 8, polling stations are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click HERE to find your polling location.

Attorney General Matt Platkin has a voting rights resource page to answer questions about your rights under state law. Click HERE.

Voters who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed in exercising their right to vote may also file a report with the Division for Civil Rights through the NJ BIAS online portal – https://bias.njcivilrights.gov – or can call 1-800-277-BIAS (1-800-277-2427). Urgent complaints regarding allegations of discrimination or harassment filed with the Civil Rights Division may be processed during or after the election.

Click HERE to check your voter registration status.

Early voting locations in New Jersey

Polling Locations for Early Voting in Atlantic County

Bergen County Early Voting Polling Locations

Burlington County Early Voting Polling Locations

Camden County Early Voting Polling Locations

Cape May County Early Voting Polling Locations

Cumberland County Early Voting Polling Locations

Essex County Early Voting Polling Locations

Gloucester County Early Voting Polling Locations

Hudson County Early Voting Polling Locations

Hunterdon County Early Voting Polling Locations