Get Out The Vote #GOTV
What you can find below:
Key #GOTV dates | Early voting locations mapped | Historic stats on low voter turnout in #JerseyCity | Candidates listed by office sought | Links to all sourced info
Key #GOTV dates
(learn more from NJ's 2021 "General Election Timeline" here):
GOTV

Election Day – Nov 2nd
Election day is Nov 2nd. Find your polling location here.
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!
Jersey City's voter turnout has been historically too low.

Jersey City voter turnout is historically too low.
For example, in the last mayoral election,
- 73% of registered voters didn't vote
- 21% of registered voters decided the outcome
In 2021, let's shift the paradigm and increase turnout.
You can take 3 actions:
- REGISTER to vote by October 12th
- VOTE on or before election day
- SHARE this message
POLLING INFO
You must register to vote by Oct 12th
REGISTER TO VOTE
NJ Voter Information Portal
FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE
Polling place search tool
VOTE BY MAIL
Vote by Mail Application & FAQ
CITY CANDIDATES
Learn about who's running and what they stand for
The candidates are listed in alphabetical order from left to right. Where there was a campaign website, it was linked to. Where a campaign website could not be found, a Ballotpedia.org link was used. If a candidate would like to update a link to a website that helps inform voters about his/her platform, please email Brigid@CivicParent.org.
WARD A
Greenville

GREENVILLE
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KRISTEN ZADROGA HART
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DENISE RIDLEY
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WARD B
West Side

WEST SIDE
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JOEL BROOKS
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MIRA PRINZ-AREY
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WARD C
Journal Square

JOURNAL SQUARE
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RICH BOGGIANO
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KEVIN BING
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TOM ZUPPA
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WARD D
The Heights

THE HEIGHTS
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DANIELLE FREIRE
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YOUSEF SALEH
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JOHN SALIERNO
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WARD F
Lafayette, Bergen Hill

LAFAYETTE, BERGEN HILL
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FRANK GILMORE
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VERNON RICHARDSON
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JERMAINE ROBINSON
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AT LARGE
Citywide