What you need to know to vote in the 2022 primary election

Katie Sobko
Trenton Bureau

June in New Jersey means the end of the school year and the start of summer, but it’s also the beginning of the midterm election cycle. Voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the primary election.

This year’s ballot includes all 12 U.S. House seats in New Jersey, and closer to home there is a slew of county and municipal races for voters to keep an eye on.

Here are answers to all your questions about voting in this year's primary election in New Jersey: 

When is the NJ primary election?

The primary will be held this year on Tuesday, June 7.

Do I have to be registered for a specific party to vote?

Voters in New Jersey must vote in the primary for the party they are registered with. Voters that have not declared a party may do so at their polling location or by selecting a party affiliated ballot when voting by mail.

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How can I vote in NJ?

Voters can cast ballots by mail, at designated locations in person the weekend prior to the election and in their regular polling places on June 7.

When can I vote?

Registered voters can apply for mail-in ballots until May 31. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by June 7 and received by June 13.

Designated early voting sites will be open for early in-person voting on June 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and June 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On June 7, regular polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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How can I track my ballot?

Voters that have used mail-in ballots can track their ballot status by registering on the state’s Division of Election website. They will be able to see when their ballot was received by their respective county. The status will be updated to show whether their ballot was accepted or rejected.

Katie Sobko is a reporter in the New Jersey Statehouse. For unlimited access to her work covering New Jersey’s governor and political power structure, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.

Email: sobko@northjersey.com 

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