You have to register to vote before October 13, 2020.
To register in New Jersey you must:
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be a citizen of the United States
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be at least 17 years old (you must be 18 to vote)
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be a resident of the State and county 30 days before the election
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not be serving a sentence or on parole or probation as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States
Step 2: Register to vote
There are three ways you can register to vote:
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Complete and mail in the Voter Registration Application
Registrate para votar - en Español
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In-person at the County Clerk’s office or the
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While applying or renewing your driver’s license at Motor Vehicles
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NJ now offers Online Voter Registration
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Not sure if you've already registered? Check here.
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Step 3: Vote
The Civic League's Guide on
How to Vote in Middlesex County
In Person
By Mail
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New Jersey will mail a ballot to all active, registered voters for the General Election.
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When your ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete it and return it.
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Ballots can be returned by mail with a postmark on or before November 3, 2020 to be counted as a valid ballot by the County Clerk if received by 8:00 p.m. on November 10th. Ballots without a postmark that are received within 48 hours of the closing of polls on November 3, 2020 shall be considered valid.
Secure Your Ballot
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​Return your ballot through the United State Postal Service​.
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Submit your ballot in one of the Middlesex County Board of Elections drop boxes (locations here).
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Drop it off directly to the Board of Elections’ Office in East Brunswick.
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Submit your ballot at your assigned polling location in-person on Election Day, November 3, 2020
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Bearers will be prohibited from submitting another individuals ballot at polling locations
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Polling locations continue to be finalized, please check back regularly as the list is updated.
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To see New Jersey Division of Elections, the department responsible for voter registration, county clerk, and board of elections