Upcoming New Jersey Elections 2025: Crucial Facts to Ponder Before Casting Your Ballot
General Election Key Dates Announced for New Jersey Voters
With the general election fast approaching, New Jersey residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the key voting deadlines and procedures. Here's a breakdown of the key dates and important information for voters in the Garden State.
Candidate Overview
- The Republican Party's candidate for District 3's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Lawrence Moore.
- The Republican Party's incumbent candidate for District 1's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Erik Simonsen.
- The Democratic Party's candidate for District 1's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Carolyn Rush.
- The Republican Party's incumbent candidate for District 2's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Don Guardian.
- The Democratic Party's candidate for District 2's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Joanne Famularo.
- The Democratic Party's incumbent candidate for District 3's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Heather Simmons.
- The Republican Party's gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey's general election is Jack Ciattarelli, and their running mate is James Gannon.
- The Democratic Party's gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey's general election is Mikie Sherrill, and their running mate is Dale Caldwell.
- The Libertarian Party's gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey's general election is Vic Kaplan, and their running mate is Bruno Pereira.
- The Socialist Workers Party's gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey's general election is Joanne S. Kuniansky, and their running mate is Craig Honts.
Voter Registration and Ballot Information
- Anyone can register to vote in New Jersey if they are a U.S. citizen, have lived in their New Jersey county for at least 30 days before the election, and will be at least 18 on or before Election Day.
- The deadline for voter registration in New Jersey's general election is Tuesday, Oct. 14.
- New Jersey residents may apply for a mail ballot via mail by Tuesday, Oct. 28, or in person by 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.
- Qualified military or overseas voters must be registered to vote in New Jersey to obtain a ballot for the November election.
- Voters who requested a mail ballot but didn't receive it, or don't have it to surrender, may vote by provisional ballot at their polling places.
- Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be returned to a voter's polling location.
- Voters have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to return their mail ballots in person to their county board of elections office or drop it off in one of their county's secure ballot drop box locations.
- Mail ballots sent through the mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the county boards of elections on or before Monday, Nov. 10.
- Mail ballots that are not postmarked must be received by the county boards of elections by Thursday, Nov. 6.
- If you have received your mail ballot but have not voted, you may only vote with a paper provisional ballot at your polling place.
- Voters can check the status of their mail ballots online.
- New Jersey residents can check their voter registration status online.
- New Jersey residents can find their polling places online.
Key Deadlines - Voter Registration Deadline: - Online and by mail applications must be received 21 days before Election Day. - In-person registration must be completed 21 days before Election Day[3].
- Vote-by-Mail Application Deadlines:
- Applications must be received by the county clerk by October 28, 2025, if mailed.
- In-person applications can be submitted until November 3, 2025, at 3 p.m.[1][3].
- Vote-by-Mail Ballot Return Deadlines:
- Ballots must be postmarked by November 4, 2025, if returned by mail.
- Ballots can also be returned using a drop box or in person at the county Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day[1].
- Early Voting:
- Early voting begins October 25, 2025, and ends on November 2, 2025[1].
- Election Day:
- Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 4, 2025[1].
Early Voting Locations Voters who wish to cast their ballots early can do so at designated early voting locations. Early voting for the general election will open Saturday, Oct. 25, and continue through Sunday, Nov. 2.
Municipalities in Various Counties The municipalities in Burlington county include Beverly, Bordentown, Bordentown Township, Burlington, Burlington Township, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Fieldsboro, Florence, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, Willingboro.
The municipalities in Monmouth county include Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Marlboro, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Rumson, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Union Beach, West Long Branch.
The municipalities in Burlington and Camden counties include Audubon Park, Berlin Borough, Berlin Township, Cherry Hill, Clementon, Gibbsboro, Haddon, Haddonfield, Hi-Nella, Laurel Springs, Lawnside, Lindenwold, Magnolia, Maple Shade, Oaklyn, Pine Hill, Somerdale, Stratford, Tavistock, Voorhees.
The municipalities in Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Burlington counties include Allentown, Englishtown, Helmetta, Jackson, Manalapan, Matawan, Millstone (Monmouth), North Hanover, Old Bridge, Plumsted, Roosevelt, Spotswood, Upper Freehold.
The municipalities in Atlantic and Burlington counties include Bass River, Chesterfield, Eastampton, Egg Harbor City, Evesham, Folsom, Hainesport, Hammonton, Lumberton, Mansfield (Burlington), Medford, Medford Lakes, Mount Holly, Mullica, New Hanover, Pemberton Borough, Pemberton Township, Shamong, Southampton, Springfield (Burlington), Tabernacle, Washington (Burlington), Westampton, Woodland, Wrightstown.
The municipalities in Camden and Gloucester counties include Audubon, Barrington, Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Camden, Collingswood, Deptford, Gloucester City, Haddon Heights, Merchantville, Mount Ephraim, Pennsauken, Runnemede, Woodbury, Woodbury Heights, Woodlynne.
The municipalities in Monmouth and Ocean counties include Bay Head, Brick, Brielle, Island Heights, Lavallette, Manasquan, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Sea Girt, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, South Toms River, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Toms River.
The municipalities in Ocean county include Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Berkeley, Eagleswood, Harvey Cedars, Lacey, Lakehurst, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach, Manchester, Ocean Gate, Ocean Township (Ocean), Pine Beach, Ship Bottom, Stafford, Surf City, Tuckerton.
The municipalities in Atlantic, Camden, and Gloucester counties include Buena, Buena Vista, Chesilhurst, Franklin (Gloucester), Gloucester Township, Monroe (Gloucester), Newfield, Washington (Gloucester), Waterford, Winslow.
The municipalities in Monmouth county include Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Bradley Beach, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Fair Haven, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Long Branch, Neptune, Neptune Township, Ocean Township (Monmouth), Red Bank, Shrewsbury Borough, Shrewsbury Township, Tinton Falls.
Incumbent Candidates - The Republican Party's incumbent candidate for District 1's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Antwan McClellan. - The Democratic Party's incumbent candidate for District 3's General Assembly elections in New Jersey is Dave Bailey Jr.
Important Dates to Remember With the general election fast approaching, it's essential for voters to stay informed and remember key dates. Early voting begins on October 25, and the deadline for voter registration is October 14. Make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming election!
In light of the approaching general election, residents of New Jersey should be aware of the political landscape. The gubernatorial candidates include Jack Ciattarelli (Republican), Mikie Sherrill (Democrat), Vic Kaplan (Libertarian), Joanne S. Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party), and their respective running mates [politics].
Moreover, key dates for voters to remember include early voting starting October 25 and the voter registration deadline on October 14. Keeping abreast of these dates ensures an informed and active participation in the voting process [general-news].
