2026 is an Important Election Year
In the 2026 mid-term election we will be electiing EVERY member of the U.S. House of Representatives, including 12 from New Jersey, and 33 U.S. Senators, including one from NJ.
Those who are elected this year will have a profound impact on the direction of the country and our lives.
Find out which candidates are running, and where they stand on the issues you care about.
VOTE EARLY
It is recommended that voters make every attempt to vote early in this election, either by voting in person during the online voting period from October 24 through November 1, or by returning your mail-in ballot to a secure drop box in your county within days of receiving it. If your only option is to vote on Election Day, try to get there early in the day.
ENCOURAGE OTHERS
Encourage friends and neighbors to vote as well. Make it social by creating a group voting event.
WAYS TO VOTE
There are three ways to vote in this Mid-term General Election:
1. Vote early at an Early Voting polling place, Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Early voting hours are 10 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and Saturday, and 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday. (Your early voting polling place may be different from your election day polling place.)
2. Vote by Mail (VBM)
o This year, for the first time, you may apply online for a VBM ballot at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/mib-request or you may apply by mail for a VBM Ballot by October 27, 2026 (or in person to the County Clerk by 3pm the day before the election.
o VBM Applications forms to print may be found here https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-by-mail.shtml#applications
o After sending in your application, you will receive a ballot in the mail.
3. Vote at your Polling Place on Election Day, November 3, 2026 between 6 AM and 8 PM.

