NJ Local Politics: Elections, Voting & Ballot Info

Deadline
Voter registration deadline — Primary
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Last day to register to vote in the June primary election (21 days before).
Voting window
Early in-person voting begins — Primary
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Early voting centers open in every county through June 7.
Election day
Primary Election
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Polls open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Party primaries for U.S. House, county and local offices.
Deadline
Voter registration deadline — General
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Voting window
Early in-person voting begins — General
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Early voting centers open in every county through November 1.
Election day
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. All 12 NJ U.S. House seats, plus county and municipal races.

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On the ballot in 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

All 12 New Jersey districts

Every seat is on the ballot in the November general election.

County Commissioners

Most of NJ's 21 counties

Staggered three-year terms; typically one to two seats per county each year.

Mayors & Municipal Councils

Hundreds of NJ municipalities

Terms vary by town charter; some run in May nonpartisan elections.

Boards of Education

School districts statewide

Most NJ school board seats are decided in November.

Public questions

State, county and local

Ballot questions on bonds, budgets and local ordinances appear alongside candidate races.

GSNN politics coverage

🚒 SOUTH JERSEY FIREFIGHTING COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF 30-YEAR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER

Gregory Denison Leonberg Sr., a 30-year Moorestown Fire Department veteran and former Fire Commissioner, has died at 68. The South Jersey community is honoring his decades of service, leadership, and dedication as a father and local volunteer.

🚨 Grand Jury Declines Charges in Fatal New Brunswick Police Shooting ⚖️

A state grand jury declined to charge a New Brunswick police officer in the fatal shooting of 68-year-old Deborah Terrell. After reviewing evidence, jurors ruled the 2023 use of force was justified after Terrell allegedly advanced at officers with a knife.

🚨 LINE OF DUTY DEATH: NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP EMS CHIEF BIL ROSEN REMEMBERED 🚑💙

Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen died at age 59 after collapsing in the line of duty Monday morning. The veteran first responder is remembered for his decades of leadership, mentorship, and dedication to emergency services throughout Monmouth County.

🚨🤼 NJSIAA Strips St. John Vianney Wrestler of Fourth State Title

The NJSIAA has revoked Anthony Knox’s fourth state wrestling title following a sportsmanship violation during a February tournament brawl. The St. John Vianney star forfeited his championship for leaving the bench area, though the decision remains subject to appeal.

🚨🌊 SEARCH CONTINUES IN PASSAIC RIVER AFTER CHILD DROWNING TRAGEDY 💔

Emergency crews are searching the Passaic River for a missing 10-year-old girl following an accidental drowning on Wednesday. A 10-year-old boy’s body was recovered after three children entered the water near Dundee Island Park, prompting warnings about dangerous river conditions.

🚨📢 COMMUNITY URGED TO SPEAK OUT ON PROPOSED KEASBEY FIRE DISTRICT #4 ORDINANCE 📢🚨

Keasbey residents are urging Woodbridge officials to oppose a proposed fire district merger, citing concerns over transparency and accountability. Community members are encouraged to contact the mayor and township council to demand a greater voice in the decision-making process.

🚨⚡ DANGEROUS DOWNED POWER LINE CREATES HAZARD IN BELLEVILLE ⚡🚨

Belleville officials closed the intersection of Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue Tuesday after a downed power line began arcing. PSE&G worked with emergency crews to secure the scene, and residents were warned to avoid the area during the severe weather.