TRENTON, NJ, April 24, 2024 – New Jersey is once again making it safe, simple, and secure for eligible voters to participate in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who oversees the New Jersey Division of Elections in her capacity as Secretary of State, announced that the state is providing three convenient ways to vote. Information on each method is available at VOTE.NJ.GOV:
1. At Polling Place on Primary Election Day
2. In-Person Early Voting
3. Using a Mail-in Ballot
“New Jersey’s eligible voters should know we continue to make it convenient to exercise their right to vote,” said Lieutenant Governor Way. “Whether they choose to participate in the early voting period, which is Wednesday, May 29 – Sunday, June 2, use a mail-in ballot, or come out on Election Day, voters can find all the information they need at vote.nj.gov. The website makes it easy to check everything from their registration status and polling place location to county early voting sites and secure dropboxes.”
Acting Director of the Division of Elections Donna Barber noted that “County clerks are sending mail-in ballots for this election to those voters who requested them, and voters can continue to request their ballot until Monday, June 3 at 3 p.m., the day before Election Day. Voters can also choose to vote during the five-day early voting period at any of their county early voting locations. Thousands of local polling places will be open for voters on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 4.”
“No matter which way New Jersey voters choose to participate,” said Lieutenant Governor Way. “We encourage every eligible voter to have an impact and vote in this year’s election.”
Following are details and important dates on the three ways to vote in the upcoming Primary Election:
1. At Local Polling Place on Primary Election Day
Eligible registered voters can cast their ballot in person at their polling place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 4.
Accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.
Polling places are listed on the Polling Locations page at VOTE.NJ.GOV.
2. In-Person Early Voting: Wednesday, May 29 – Sunday, June 2
This option enables all eligible registered voters to cast their ballot in person using a voting machine prior to Primary Election Day.
Voters can cast their specific ballot at any designated in-person early voting location within their county.
Hours will be Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
No appointment is necessary; accommodations will be made for voters with disabilities.
3. Using A Mail-In Ballot
Eligible registered voters can apply for a mail-in ballot by following instructions found at VOTE.NJ.GOV or contacting their County Clerk.
Instructions include downloading and printing an Application for a Mail-in Ballot from VOTE.NJ.GOV and mailing or delivering it completed application by Tuesday May 28th.
Applications can also be submitted in person by Monday June third by three PM.
Returning options include:
Mail: Postmarked by Tuesday June fourth eight PM received by Monday June tenth
Secure Ballot Drop Box: Place your ballots securely within your counties designated drop boxes no later than eight PM Tuesday June fourth
Board of Elections Office Deliver directly by hand before eight PM
NOTE Mail-In ballots cannot be returned directly via polling places
