New Jersey Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the New Jersey Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when New Jersey elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with New Jersey elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of New Jersey.

New Jersey Federal and State Elections

Tue Jun 10, 2025 - New Jersey Gubernatorial and State Assembly Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Tue May 20, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Post Received by
    Tue Jun 3, 2025
  • In-Person, Received by
    Mon Jun 9, 2025 3:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Tue Jun 3, 2025 to Sun Jun 8, 2025

Tue Nov 4, 2025 - New Jersey Gubernatorial and State Assembly General Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Post Received by
    Tue Oct 28, 2025
  • In-Person, Received by
    Mon Nov 3, 2025 3:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Nov 4, 2025 8:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Mon Nov 10, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Sat Oct 25, 2025 to Sun Nov 2, 2025

New Jersey Local Elections

Tue Jun 10, 2025 - New Jersey Municipal Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Tue May 20, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Post Received by
    Tue Jun 3, 2025
  • In-Person, Received by
    Mon Jun 9, 2025 3:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Tue Jun 3, 2025 to Sun Jun 8, 2025

Tue Jun 10, 2025 - Jersey City Mayoral Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue May 20, 2025

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  • Post Received by
    Tue Jun 3, 2025
  • In-Person, Received by
    Mon Jun 9, 2025 3:00PM

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • In-Person, Received by
    Tue Jun 10, 2025 8:00PM
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:00PM

Early Voting Available

Early Voting
From Tue Jun 3, 2025 to Sun Jun 8, 2025

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