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Election Information

New Jersey Voting & Election Toolkit
(a service of the Government Documents Roundtable)

How to Vote
a video provided by the NJ Division of Elections

LexisNexis® U.S. Voting Laws & Legislation Center
This voting law tool is provided by the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation to provide citizens with free access to the most comprehensive collection of US voting laws, legislative developments, and news.
Voting Laws Roundup 2018
A concise summary of legislation related to voting laws, including analysis of the proposed legislation. From The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.

Voter Rights and Accessibility Information
Know your rights.
VIDEO: What Happens When You Go to Vote in New Jersey: A Step-by-Step Guide
Intended for first-time voters, this video brought to you by the Hall Institute of Public Policy - NJ and the League of Women Voters of New Jersey, will guide you through the process.

Am I Registered To Vote?
Use this form to find out if you are registered to vote. Available via the NJ Department of State Division of Elections. Input your name, month of birth, and year of birth to find out if you are registered, and in what county you are registered.
Where Do I Vote?
Search for your polling place by inputting your street/mailing address and county. Results will give you the name and address of your polling location, as well as upcoming election information, and a list of election officials.
2018 Election information via New Jersey Department of State's Division of Elections
Find: Official General Election Candidates, official Public Questions, Gubernatorial Candidate Statements, and more.
Interactive Congressional District Map
This site shows an overlay of the recently redistricted 2012 Congressional Districts over the 2002-2011 Congressional Districts. By clicking on the map, information about both the former and current Congressional Districts will be shown.
Election Officials by County
Provides names and contact information for each County Clerk, Superintendent of Elections/Commissioner of Registration, and Board of Elections for each of NJ's counties.
How to Vote or Register to Vote
From USA.gov, Find information on registering to vote, confirming or updating your registration information, absentee and early voting, and voting on Election Day. Locate your polling place and know what type of identification you need to bring to vote in person.

New Jersey's Election dates:

Hotlines and phone numbers for general questions or concerns are available both before and on election day.

New Jersey Election information via Election Protection
Find answers to your frequently asked questions about your voting rights, polling places, and more from "the national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition was formed to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection works year-round to advance and defend the right to vote." (From About page)
Election FAQ's
FAQs include voter registration, methods of voting, challengers, and electioneering, from the NJ Department of State.