Who can vote in the Democratic primary?
Who can register to vote?
How can I vote by Absentee Ballot?
When must I send my absentee ballot in?
I was refused the right to vote at the polls. Where can I appeal?

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can vote in the Democratic primary?

You must be either a registered Democrat or an unaffiliated voter in order to vote in the primary. If you are an unaffiliated voter, you will become registered as a Democrat by casting your vote in the primary. If you were a Republican and switched your party registration, it must have been before Monday, April 16th in order to vote in the primary. You must be registered to vote 21 days prior to the election, which, for the Primary, is May 15th.

Who can register to vote?

Any person may register to vote who is:
• A US Citizen
• 18 years of age by election day
• A resident of the state and county at least 30 days prior to the election not
  denied the right to vote because of insanity, serving a sentence, or is on parole
  or probation as the result of an indictable offense under the laws of this or
  another state of the United States

EMAIL ADDRESS

How can I vote by Absentee Ballot?

You must apply to the County Clerk at any time not less than 7 days prior to the election if you wish to vote by mail. If you fail to apply in writing for an absentee ballot within the 7 day time frame you may apply in person, or by authorized messenger for sick or confined voter only to the county clerk on any day up to 3:00pm the day before the election. You may request an absentee ballot for any reason. If you request an absentee ballot, you are not permitted to vote at the polls and must vote by absentee ballot.

When must I send my absentee ballot in?

Your absentee ballot must be RECEIVED by the County Board of Elections at 777 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick no later than 8pm on Election Day.

I was refused the right to vote at the polls. Where can I appeal?

1. If you moved within the same county, go to the polling place serving your new residence. You can call the County Board of Elections or the municipal clerk for the location. You will be permitted to vote with a "provisional" paper ballot.

2. If you moved across county lines more than one month ago, you had to register in your new county of residence. You cannot vote in your old county. If you moved across the county lines within 30 days, you can vote at your old polling place in your former county. If you choose to go back, tell the poll clerk you need to fill out the affidavit to vote.

3. My page was tagged/my sample ballot was returned undeliverable - if you reside at the same address of which you were registered, you may vote by completing an affirmation form of residency at the polls. You may then vote using the machine.

4. My page was missing - you should be given a "provisional" paper ballot to vote for this election.

5. I was challenged and the board workers voted not to let me vote - you must go to the Superior Court in the county of your residence.