{"id":351523,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/new-jersey-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:34:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:34:05","slug":"new-jersey-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/new-jersey-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    New Jersey Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

    New Jersey<\/span> voting laws govern the election process and who can vote. To vote in New Jersey<\/span>, you must be at least 18 years old<\/span>, a U.S. citizen<\/span>, and a New Jersey<\/span> resident for at least 30 days prior to the election.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Even if you aren\u2019t a first-time<\/span> voter, understanding the election process can be challenging. State voting laws are subject to change, further complicating things. It\u2019s helpful to have a voting guide to advise you on the current election laws<\/span> and voting rights<\/span> in your state.<\/p>\n

    While you don\u2019t need to know the New Jersey<\/span> voter<\/span> laws by heart, you should at least be familiar with your rights as a registered voter<\/span> in the Garden State. You also deserve to know what to do if someone threatens you for voting a certain way when you visit the polling place<\/span>.<\/p>\n

    This guide to voting in the State of <\/span>New Jersey<\/span> is designed to answer any question you may have. It examines the new early voting<\/span> laws in your state and explains the eligibility<\/span> requirements for voting in state and local elections.<\/p>\n

    Voting is both a privilege and a right. If you feel that you are the victim of voter intimidation or believe someone has violated your voting rights<\/span>, contact a New Jersey<\/span> civil rights attorney<\/a> for help with your next step.<\/p>\n

    Types of Elections in New Jersey<\/span><\/h2>\n

    There are many types of elections in\u00a0New Jersey<\/span>, including\u00a0primary\u00a0and federal elections<\/span>. These are the elections you can participate in if you\u2019re an eligible voter<\/span>:<\/p>\n