New Jerseyans can head to the polls to select their next governor as early voting begins on Saturday.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are locked in a competitive contest that has become the most expensive governor’s race in state history.
Voters can go to their regular voting place on Election Day on Nov. 4. But they also have the option of early in-person voting at select locations from runs from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.
Early voting locations open at 10 a.m. Saturday. (See details about how and where to vote below.)
New Jersey and Virginia are the only states holding off-year gubernatorial elections. With national attention and endorsements from both parties, the race is viewed as a preview of the country’s political mood ahead of the midterm elections.
New Jersey’s election comes as the number of Republican voter registrations has been growing in a historically blue state.
Here are the details voters need to know before heading to the polls.
Who can vote in the election?
You have to be at least 18 years old to vote in the election.
How do you vote?
There are several ways to cast a ballot.
EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING: You can vote early in person from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Designated early voting locations are located in each county and listed here.
VOTE-BY-MAIL: Voting by mail started Sept. 20. Your ballot must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on General Election Day on Nov. 4. It will be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before six days after Election Day.
You can also return mail-in ballots to one of several drop boxes in your county. Find the locations here.
Or you can deliver your mail-in ballot in person to your county’s Board of Elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Find those offices here.
If you want to vote by mail but haven’t applied for or received your ballot, contact your county clerk to request one. Contact information is here.
IN-PERSON VOTING ON ELECTION DAY: Traditional in-person voting happens on Election Day.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day on Nov. 4. As long as you are in line by 8 p.m., you are allowed to vote.
Your polling place is assigned based on your address. Click here and enter your address to find where you vote.
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