The General Election is here! As New Jersey residents begin receiving their ballots, it’s important to be fully prepared and fill out the ballots as accurately as possible to avoid any potential delays or issues. If you’re unsure of when the ballots are due, where to drop them off, or how to fill out your ballot, we’ve got you covered!
You can also visit the State of New Jersey’s Voter Information portal to make sure you’re registered, track your ballot, and find more important information regarding the election.
Important dates to remember
Voters should receive their ballots by – October 12, 2020
If you do not receive your ballot by October 12, you can track it on Vote.NJ.Gov or call the County Election Officials.
Voter Registration deadline – October 13, 2020
Last day to request a ballot to be mailed to you – October 23, 2020
Recommended deadline if voting by mail – October 27, 2020
Official General Election date, and deadline for all mail-in ballots – November 3, 2020
Filling out the ballot
Only use a pencil or black/blue ink pens to mark the ballot. You must completely fill in the oval to the right of your selections. Be careful to not incorrectly mark or tear the ballot, as you will have to obtain a new one from the Hudson County Clerk’s Election Office.
For Jersey City residents, there will be a municipal election for Ward D councilperson, a Board of Education election, and a municipal question regarding the Arts and Culture Tax Levy.
Don’t forget about the state public questions on the back of the ballot! For this election, there are three state public questions regarding (1) a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, (2) a property tax deduction and exemption for peacetime veterans, and (3) a constitutional amendment to change the legislative redistricting schedule if census data is delayed. Be sure to flip your ballot and vote for each question.
Sign the ballot, and make sure it matches the signature in your voting record. The county Board of Elections will be matching signatures and will contact you if there are any issues.
If you opt for in-person voting rather than a mail-in ballot, you can visit your polling location on election day (November 3) and fill out the provisional paper ballot. Voting machines will only be available to those who certify they have a disability that prevents them from voting on a paper ballot.
Where to drop off your ballot
There are four ways you can return your ballot: by mail, by dropbox, by Board of Elections office, and by polling place. All ballots must be delivered or postmarked by 8PM on November 3rd to be valid.
In Hudson County, the following dropbox locations are available:
Bayonne
City Hall, 630 Ave C
Located: in front of building
Jersey City
Earl Morgan Library, 1841 Kennedy Blvd
Located: in front of building
St Peters University, 2641 Kennedy Blvd
Located: Corner of Montgomery St and Kennedy Blvd
Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Ave
Located: Corner of Cornelison Ave and Academy St
North District Police Headquarters, 282 Central Ave
Located: in front of building
City Hall, 280 Grove St
Located: in front of building
City Hall Annex, 1 Jackson Square
Located: the municipal complex
Hoboken
City Hall, 94 Washington St
Located: side of building, on Newark St
Union City
City Hall, 3715 Palisade Ave
Located: in front of building
North Bergen
Town Hall, 4233 Kennedy Blvd
Located: the Municipal Chambers entrance
Guttenberg
Town Hall, 6808 Park Ave
Located: in front of building
West New York
Town Hall, 428 60th St
Located: in front of building
Weehawken
Municipal Building, 400 Park Ave
Located: in front of building
Secaucus
Town Hall, 1203 Paterson Plank Road
Located: in front of building
Kearny
Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave
Located: in front of building
East Newark
Municipal Building, 34 Sherman Ave
Located: in front of building
Harrison
Town Hall, 318 Harrison Ave
Located: Police department entrance on Cleveland Ave
