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The upcoming General Election will take place in New Jersey on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This page is an overview of the 2026 General Election, including deadlines, forms, and additional information.

Registration Deadlines
  • The deadline to register for the General Election is October 13, 2026.
  • The deadline to apply by Mail for a Mail-In Ballot is October 27, 2026.
    • The deadline to apply in person for a Mail-In Ballot is November 2, 2026 by 3 pm.

For more information on how to register to vote, click here.

Vote by Mail

The deadline to opt out of receiving a Vote by Mail ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Election is on September 8, 2026.

If you do not receive your ballot by October 5, 2026, you may request a replacement ballot from the County Clerk’s Office by calling 732-745-4202 or by sending a replacement ballot request form.

To return your Mail-In Ballot, choose one of these options:

  • Mail your ballot through the United States Postal Service early enough to be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 3, 2026. We recommend mailing your ballot at least one week before the election. If it is less than one week before Election Day, consider using a secure ballot drop box or delivering your ballot in person instead.
    • The deadline to apply in person for a Mail-In Ballot is November 2, 2026, by 3 pm.
  • Drop your ballot in a designated Middlesex County Board of Elections’ drop box by 8 pm on Election Day, November 3, 2026.
  • Take it directly to the Board of Elections’ Office in East Brunswick by 8 pm on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Drop boxes are maintained by the Middlesex County Board of Elections, are secure, and monitored by video surveillance. Ballots are collected from drop boxes on a regular basis.

For more information on how to vote by mail, click here.

Vote In-Person

Early Voting:

In-person early voting locations will be open Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1 for the 2026 General Election. Hours will be Monday to Saturday, 10 am-8 pm and Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. No appointment is necessary.

For more information on the Early Voting Period for the November 3, 2026, General Election, click here.

On Election Day:

Registered voters may vote in person on Election Day, November 3, 2026, by proceeding to their assigned polling location. Polling locations will be open from 6 am-8 pm.

To find your assigned polling location, click here.

Sample Ballots

Will be available on our sample ballot page in early October and must be mailed to registered voters by October 21. In the meantime, you can view the candidates appearing on the ballot on the Official Candidate List.