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2025 GENERAL ELECTION DATES AND DEADLINES
voter information
SEPTEMBER 20
OCTOBER 14
OCTOBER 28
OCTOBER 25 – NOVEMBER 2
NOVEMBER 3
NOVEMBER 4
NOVEMBER 4
SEPTEMBER 20
OCTOBER 14
OCTOBER 28
OCTOBER 25 – NOVEMBER 2
NOVEMBER 3
NOVEMBER 4
Somerset County Clerk begins sending vote by mail ballots to voters
Deadline to register to vote in the general election
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot (by mail)
Early in-person voting at Community Center 289 S Maple Ave
Deadline to apply for a vote by mail ballot by 3pm at Somerset County Clerk's Office
ELECTION DAY
Polls open 6am-8pm. Find your polling location.
Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by November 5
Deadline for in-person submission of vote by mail ballots either to Somerset County Clerk or to a secure ballot Drop Box (by 8:00pm)
Somerset County Clerk begins sending vote by mail ballots to voters
Deadline to register to vote in the general elections
Deadline to apply for a Mail-in Ballot (by mail)
Early in-person voting at Community Center 289 S Maple Ave
Deadline to apply for a vote by mail ballot by 3pm at Somerset County Clerk's Office
ELECTION DAY
Polls open 6am-8pm. Find your polling location.
Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by November 5
To register in New Jersey you must be:
- A United States citizen.
- At least 17 years old, and understand that you may not vote until reaching the age of 18.
- A resident of the county for 30 days before the election.
- You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction.
- The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form.
NJ Voter Registration Application
Solicitud de Inscripcion de Votante de NJ
Register online.
If you have any questions about voting, registration, mail-in ballots, or polling locations, please feel free to email us. We will do our best to help you find the information you need to vote and have your voice counted!
- Registered voters should print, complete this form and mail to the County Clerk ASAP and no later than 10/29.
- Please allow time for the County Clerk to mail your ballot to you.
- Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day on 11/5 and received by the County Clerk no later than 11/11.
- We recommend using the secure ballot drop box located in the Municipal Building at
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Receipt after the deadline is the #1 reason Vote by Mail ballots are rejected.
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!
- Use blue or black ink. Fill in the oval to the right of your choice.
INSERT BALLOT INTO THE CERTIFICATION ENVELOPE.
- Seal envelope.
- Complete and sign the CERTIFICATE of Mail-in Voter.
- DO NOT DETACH THE CERTIFICATE.
- If someone assists you in completing your ballot, they must fill in the bottom portion of the envelope. Candidates cannot be assistors.
INSERT CERTIFICATION ENVELOPE INTO THE POSTAGE-PAID RETURN ENVELOPE.
- Take a photo or write down your Voter ID number so you can track your ballot here.
- If someone mails or delivers your ballot for you, they must complete the Bearer Portion in front of you before the ballot leaves your possession. A person may serve as bearer for up to 3 voters. Candidates may not serve as bearers.
RETURN YOUR BALLOT ASAP
DIDN'T GET YOUR BALLOT BY 10/10?
DIDN'T GET YOUR BALLOT BY 10/10?
Contact Steve Peter, County Clerk
CALL 908-231-7013
EMAIL CountyClerk@co.somerset.nj.us
Contact Jerry Midgette, Esq.
County Commissioner of Registration
CALL 908-231-7084
EMAIL ElectionBd@co.somerset.nj.us
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR REGISTRATION?
somerset county
administrative offices
20 Grove Street, P.O. Box 3000
Somerville, NJ 08876
8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
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