Get Out The Vote #GOTV
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Key #GOTV dates
(learn more from NJ's 2021 "General Election Timeline" here):
GOTV
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications – Nov 1st 3pm
Learn all about vote-by-mail here. From the NJ Voter Information portal:
“If you would like to receive your ballot by mail you must request your ballot by Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Otherwise, you must get your vote-by-mail ballot in-person from your county clerk, by November 1st at 3 p.m. You have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to return your ballot to the Board of Elections in person or deposit it in one of your county’s secure authorized ballot drop boxes. You can also mail your ballot, it must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. November 2 and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before November 8.
You can find your County Clerk contact information here.”
Early Voting ENDS – Oct 31st 6pm
If Election Day (Tuesday Nov 2nd) isn’t convenient for you, then check out early voting options. NJ state law mandates early voting must
- BEGIN Saturday, October 23
- and END Sunday, October 31.
- ours will be Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- No appointment is necessary
Early voting landing page here.
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for General Election – Oct 26th
The deadline to apply for vote by mail is Oct 26th. You can apply here. From the NJ Voter Information portal:
“Please contact your county clerk to submit a request. If you would like to receive your ballot by mail you must request your ballot by Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Otherwise, you must get your vote-by-mail ballot in-person from your county clerk, by November 1st at 3 p.m. You have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to return your ballot to the Board of Elections in person or deposit it in one of your county’s secure authorized ballot drop boxes. You can also mail your ballot, it must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. November 2 and be received by your county’s Board of Elections on or before November 8.
You can find your County Clerk contact information here.”
Early Voting BEGINS – Oct 23rd 10am
NJ law has expanded opportunities to exercise your right to vote. This new option allows registered voters to cast their ballot in person, using a voting machine, during a nine-day period prior to Election Day. You can now choose to vote, in person, when it’s most convenient for your schedule.
Every county will provide registered voters with this option for the 2021 General Election. They will designate in-person early voting locations that will be open
- Saturday, October 23 through Sunday, October 31.
- Hours will be Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- No appointment is necessary.
Click HERE for early polling locations in Jersey City. You can also view them below:
Voter Registration DEADLINE – Tues Oct 12th
There are more opportunities in 2021 than in any previous citywide election to vote
- by mail,
- early, or
- on election day
But you cannot exercise your right to vote UNLESS YOU ARE REGISTERED. Registration is simple. Learn how to register here where you can check:
- If you’re registered or not
- Fill out your registration online or by paper if you’re not already registered
Get registered TODAY!
