As an American citizen, it is important to exercise your right to participate in our democratic process by voting. With the 2024 presidential election rapidly approaching, voting may seem like a complicated and overwhelming process, but it is not as intimidating as it may seem.

WHO CAN VOTE?

• As long as you are a US citizen who will be over 18 by election day, meet NJ residency requirements, and have not been convicted of any felonies, you can vote in primary elections.

HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE

• To register as a voter in New Jersey, click this link. Make sure you are registered to vote before OCTOBER 15, 2024

HOW TO VOTE

There are 3 dominant methods of voting in the United States. You can vote by… 

Mailing in a ballot

• You will have to fill out the Essex County form and get approved. 
• When you get approved, fill in the ballot they give you and mail it back, place it in a secure drop box, or return it to the Board of Elections office.

Voting in person at a polling place

• Go to the nearest polling location, and vote using a polling machine
• In NJ, you do not need to show any identification to vote at the polls.

In-person early voting 

• It can also be done at a polling location, before the election. 

WHERE TO VOTE

Mail-ins

• Nearest secure drop box – 825 Bloomfield Ave, Glen Ridge
• Board of Elections office – 465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dr. Martin Luther King Justice Building, Room 145, Newark, NJ 07102

Polling place

• Nearest – 228 Ridgewood Ave (Community Train Station)

WHEN TO VOTE

Mail-ins

• Anytime before 8:00 PM on November 5th, 2024

In-person, standard

• 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM on November 5th, 2024

In-person, early

• October 26, 2024 – November 5th, 2024. 10 AM – 8 PM on Mondays through Saturdays, and from at least 10 AM – 6 PM on Sundays.