Nov 5 – New Jersey General Election – Vote for President, Senator, and your member of Congress.Get Ready to Vote
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register to vote on Election Day? New Jersey does not offer registration on Election Day.
How do I vote if I’m in the military or live overseas? Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your County Clerk for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
- Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your County Clerk may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
- Send the application to your County Clerk.
- It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
- Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
- States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven’t received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your County Clerk.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your County Clerk first. Then:
- You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your County Clerk.
- If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in New Jersey. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Which election office should I contact? In New Jersey, your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections is responsible for voter registration and can help you with questions about registering to vote. Your County Clerk can help you with questions about mail-in voting.
- The Department of State, Division of Elections oversees elections and election administration in New Jersey. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.
Get Ready to VoteCheck Your Registration. As we approach the conclusion of this election year, it’s essential to reflect on the tremendous strides we’ve made together at VoteAmerica, thanks to your unwavering support. This year, we focused on empowering young voters and promoting civic engagement across the country, and the results have been inspiring.
Engaging Young Voters
In our mission to mobilize the next generation of voters, we targeted 1.4 million students with pro-voter advertising on college campuses in competitive states. By directly reaching these young individuals, we aimed to encourage their participation in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of their voices in shaping the future.
Additionally, we set up over 811 billboards featuring compelling pro-voting messages, ensuring that the conversation around voting remained visible and accessible in communities. Our outreach didn’t stop there; we sent hundreds of thousands of get-out-the-vote texts, providing timely reminders and essential information to encourage participation at the polls.
One significant initiative focused on down-ballot measures, particularly those affecting abortion rights. We reached over 470,000 young voters, educating them about their state’s abortion ballot measures and empowering them to make informed decisions.
Innovative Tools for Mobilization
This year, we also introduced innovative tools to further engage and mobilize young voters. Platforms like CountMore.us and FutureVoter.com were designed to provide resources and information tailored to the needs of young voters, making the voting process more accessible and user-friendly.
Moreover, we continued to share our research and data findings through the VoteAmerica Research Center, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding voter behavior and trends. This commitment to transparency and education underscores our belief that informed citizens are empowered citizens.
The Importance of Your Support
The success of these pro-voter programs demonstrates the positive impact we can have on communities across the nation and on our democracy as a whole. However, rallying our fellow citizens to recognize their voting power requires continuous effort—time, energy, thought, and, yes, financial resources.
Without your support, our plans to engage first-time voters and mobilize citizens in competitive states remain just that—plans. You are the driving force behind this pro-democracy, pro-voter operation, and your contributions make our work possible.
As we approach the end of the November 5th races, it’s vital to understand that our efforts don’t conclude with Election Day. At VoteAmerica, we remain active even in “off years.” Democracy is a collective endeavor that requires ongoing maintenance and engagement from all of us.
While you may have recently navigated a relentless barrage of political advertisements and fundraising requests, what we ask for is different. The funds you provide to VoteAmerica create tangible, real-world impacts that extend far beyond the conventional partisan fundraising email.
We are already looking ahead, strategizing how to build on what worked this year and reevaluating what didn’t. Your support will help us refine our approach and ensure we continue to effectively mobilize voters in the future.
Thank you for standing with VoteAmerica. Together, we can continue to strengthen our democracy and empower citizens to exercise their right to vote. Let’s keep the momentum going!
