State voting rules for New Jersey
New Jersey voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
How to Send
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return: Email or Fax or Mail
(New Jersey voters may return their ballot by email or by fax to meet the deadline, but must also put the original ballot in postal mail at the same time)
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal and state elections (US President, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Governor, State Legislature, etc).
You won't be eligible to vote in local elections (Mayor, School Board, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
You won't be eligible to vote in New Jersey state or local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
Election Deadlines for New Jersey Voters Abroad
Election Deadlines for New Jersey Voters Abroad
| Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey-General Nov 4 | Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Oct 6, 2025 To receive your ballot by mail Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Oct 14, 2025 To receive your ballot by email/online or fax | Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Oct 6, 2025 To receive your ballot by mail Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Oct 31, 2025 To receive your ballot by email/online or fax | Email or Fax: Received by Nov 4, 2025, 8:00 PM if sent by email or fax, must also put ballot in the mail at the same time Postal mail: Postmarked by Nov 4, 2025 if sent by mail only, received by November 10, 2025 |
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.