How To Vote

How to Vote in the Primary Election

How to Vote in the Primary Election

Here are the 3 ways you can vote in the upcoming Primary Election:

Vote by Mail Ballot

Registered voters can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot by following the instructions found at VOTE.NJ.GOV or by contacting their County Clerk.

Then, vote and return your ballot using one of the following methods:

  • Mail: Your vote-by-mail ballot MUST be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before the sixth day after the close of the polls.
  • Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place your vote-by-mail ballot in one of your county’s secure ballot drop boxes by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Drop box locations can be found at VOTE.NJ.GOV.
  • Board of Elections Office: Deliver your vote-by-mail ballot in person to your county’s Board of Elections Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. County Election Officials’ contact information can be found at VOTE.NJ.GOV.

In-Person Early Voting

This new option enables all registered voters to cast their ballot in person, using a voting machine, during the in-person early voting period prior to Election Day. Vote at any of your county's designated in-person early voting locations. Find locations at VOTE.NJ.GOV.

Dates and Hours: Early voting for both the Primary Election and the General Election will be open from at least 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays, and from at least 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. No appointment is necessary, and accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.

Primary Election: May 29, 2024, to June 2, 2024
General Election: October 26, 2024, to November 3, 2024

At Your Polling Place on Election Day

Vote in person at your polling place from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities. Visit VOTE.NJ.GOV to find your polling place listed on the Polling Locations page.

Primary Election Day: June 4, 2024
General Election Day: November 5, 2024

Note: Your vote-by-mail ballot cannot be returned to your in-person early voting poll location or your Election Day poll location.