Important Dates

As the election gets closer there are important dates and deadlines that all voters should be aware of.

September 25

Mailing of Absentee Ballots by County Clerks
As soon as practicable after the 40th day preceding the general election, the county clerk shall forward a civilian absentee or military service absentee ballot to each approved applicant.
N.J.S.A. 19:57-11

October 14

Evening Registration
(21 days before the General Election)
Evening registration shall be made available in the office of each commissioner of registration between the hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
N.J.S.A. 19:31-2

October 14

Last Day to Register to Vote for the Upcoming General Election
(21 days before the General Election)
Last day to register for upcoming General Election.
N.J.S.A. 19:31-6

October 28

Absentee Ballot Application By Mail
(Not less than 7 days prior to election)
Last day to receive mail applications for military service and civilian absentee ballots. At any time not less than seven days prior to an election, a military service or civilian absentee voter may apply to the county clerk for an absentee ballot.
N.J.S.A. 19:57-4. N.J.S.A. 19:57-6

October 29

Sample Ballots, Prepared and Mailed
(By 12 noon on the Wednesday before General Election)
Sample ballots shall be prepared and deposited in the post office addressed to each registered voter on or before 12 noon on the Wednesday preceding General Election day.
N.J.S.A. 19:14-25, N.J.S.A. 19:23-34

November 3

Deadline for Civilian Absentee Ballot Application in Person
(On any day up to 3:00p.m. on the day before the election)
Any civilian absentee voter who fails to apply by mail, for an absentee ballot 7 days prior to the general election (October 28) may apply in person, or by authorized messenger if the voter is sick or confined, to the county clerk on any day up to 3:00 p.m. of the day before the election (November 4).
N.J.S.A. 19:57-4

November 4

General Election Day
(Tuesday next after first Monday in November)
N.J.S.A. 19:2-3
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
N.J.S.A. 19:15-2

January 20, 2009

Inaugeration Day

The 44th President of the United States of America takes the Oath of Office at 12 noon on the steps of the U.S. Capital building.