How to Vote in New Jersey: 2026 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours

To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 13, 2026 — 21 days before Election Day.

Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at New Jersey's official site.

Early voting opens ≈ October 24, 2026 — 10 days before Election Day. It runs through 2 days before Election Day.

Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at New Jersey's official election site.

Any registered voter in New Jersey may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: 7 days before Election Day (mail); day before at 3 p.m. (in-person).

Return rule: Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received within 144 hours (six days) of the close of polls

Details and request forms are at New Jersey's official election site.

No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.

See the full list of accepted ID at New Jersey's official election site.

Polls are open until 8 p.m. ET on November 3, 2026.

See how New Jersey's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at New Jersey's official election site.