New Jersey Elections
Statewide2 weeks
New Jersey Primary Election
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · New Jersey
How to Vote
Registration Deadlines
Register to voteOnline
Tuesday, May 12, 2026Passed
By Mail
Tuesday, May 12, 2026Passed
In Person
Tuesday, May 12, 2026Passed
Voting
Early Voting Starts
Tuesday, May 26, 20261 week
Early Voting Ends
Sunday, May 31, 20262 weeks
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, June 2, 20262 weeks
New Jersey
Contests
48 races on the ballot
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 12
13 Candidates
Matt AdamsDemocratic Party
Susan AltmanDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Brad CohenDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Elijah DixonDemocratic Party
Adam HamawyDemocratic Party· 6 endorsements
Kyle LittleDemocratic Party
Adrian MappDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Verlina Reynolds-JacksonDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Shanel RobinsonDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Squire ServanceDemocratic Party
Sujit SinghDemocratic Party
Jay VaingankarDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
Samuel WangDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 11
Candidate (Uncontested)
Joe HathawayRepublican Party
Local
Essex County Executive
Essex
Candidate (Uncontested)
Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.Democratic Party
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 4
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 4
Candidate (Uncontested)
Adam KraemerRepublican Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 12
Candidate (Uncontested)
Gregg MeleRepublican Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 5
Candidate (Uncontested)
Josh GottheimerDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 8
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 8
Candidate (Uncontested)
Robert BaseliceDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 6
Candidate (Uncontested)
Hillary HerzigRepublican Party
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 4
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 4
Candidate (Uncontested)
Yraida Aponte-LipskiDemocratic Party
Local
Hudson County Register
Hudson
2 Candidates
Jeffrey DublinDemocratic Party
Melissa AlexanderDemocratic Party
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 3
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 3
Candidate (Uncontested)
Medinah MuhammadDemocratic Party
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 2
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 2
Candidate (Uncontested)
William O'DeaDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 3
3 Candidates
Justin BarberaRepublican Party
Jason CullenRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Michael McGuireRepublican Party· 2 endorsements
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 2
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 2
Candidate (Uncontested)
A'Dorian Murray-ThomasDemocratic Party
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners At-large
Essex
4 seats up for election
4 Candidates
Sahwa DeFrankRepublican Party
Demetrius EleyRepublican Party
Daniela Ferreira AlmeidaRepublican Party
Douglas FreemanRepublican Party
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 1
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 1
Candidate (Uncontested)
Wilson A. PichardoDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 7
Candidate (Uncontested)
Thomas Kean Jr.Republican Party· 1 endorsement
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 4
2 Candidates
John BlakeDemocratic Party
Rachel PeaceDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Federal
US Senator
New Jersey
Candidate (Uncontested)
Cory BookerDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 5
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 5
Candidate (Uncontested)
Ron BautistaDemocratic Party
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 1
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 1
Candidate (Uncontested)
Kenneth KopaczDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 10
Candidate (Uncontested)
Carmen BuccoRepublican Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 3
Candidate (Uncontested)
Herbert C. Conaway Jr.Democratic Party
Federal
US Senator
New Jersey
4 Candidates
Robert LebovicsRepublican Party
Justin MurphyRepublican Party
Richard TaborRepublican Party
Alex ZdanRepublican Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 4
Candidate (Uncontested)
Chris SmithRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 9
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 9
Candidate (Uncontested)
Anmol GopalakRepublican Party
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 7
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 7
Candidate (Uncontested)
Caridad RodriguezDemocratic Party
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 9
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 9
3 Candidates
Larry BennettDemocratic Party
Mina EkladiousDemocratic Party
Alex ValdezDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 8
2 Candidates
Robert Menendez Jr.Democratic Party
Mussab AliDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 1
Candidate (Uncontested)
Damon GaldoRepublican Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 6
3 Candidates
Frank Pallone Jr.Democratic Party· 1 endorsement
Katie BansilDemocratic Party
John HsuDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 3
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 3
Candidate (Uncontested)
Pamela JohnsonDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 5
Candidate (Uncontested)
Sean KirraneRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 11
4 Candidates
Analilia MejiaDemocratic Party
Donald CresitelloDemocratic Party
Joseph LewisDemocratic Party
Justin StricklandDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 2
Candidate (Uncontested)
Jeff Van DrewRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 9
Candidate (Uncontested)
Nellie PouDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 5
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 5
Candidate (Uncontested)
Frank ContellaRepublican Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 1
Candidate (Uncontested)
Donald NorcrossDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 2
4 Candidates
Tim AlexanderDemocratic Party
Zack MullockDemocratic Party
Terri ReeseDemocratic Party
Bayly WinderDemocratic Party
Local
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 6
Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 6
Candidate (Uncontested)
Fanny CedeñoDemocratic Party
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 5
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 5
Candidate (Uncontested)
Carlos PomaresDemocratic Party
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 4
Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 4
Candidate (Uncontested)
Leonard LucianoDemocratic Party
Local
Essex County Board of County Commissioners At-large
Essex
4 seats up for election
6 Candidates
Wayne RichardsonDemocratic Party
Deborah EngelDemocratic Party
Shawn KleinDemocratic Party
Marques-Aquil LewisDemocratic Party
Christine McGrathDemocratic Party
Abdur R. YasinDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 7
4 Candidates
Rebecca BennettDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
Michael RothDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Tina ShahDemocratic Party
Brian VarelaDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 10
2 Candidates
LaMonica McIverDemocratic Party
Lawrence PosterDemocratic Party
Federal
US Representative
New Jersey District 9
2 Candidates
Tiffany BurressRepublican Party
Rosemary PinoRepublican Party
Voter FAQ
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
If you've voted in New Jersey before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.If you're voting for the first-time in your county, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide an ID number or copy of ID when you registered, you must show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: NJ driver's license, with or without a photo US passport military or other government ID student ID employee ID store membership card bank statement, car registration, government check or document, rent receipt, sample ballot, utility bill, or any other official document with your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on New Jersey's site. Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in New Jersey. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check New Jersey’s site to find where to vote early. What do I need to bring?If you've voted in New Jersey before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.If you're voting for the first-time in your county, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide an ID number or copy of ID when you registered, you must show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: NJ driver's license, with or without a photo US passport military or other government ID student ID employee ID store membership card bank statement, car registration, government check or document, rent receipt, sample ballot, utility bill, or any other official document with your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.
Who can register to vote?
To register in New Jersey you must: be a United States citizenbe at least 17 years old (you must be at least 18 to vote, except that you may vote in a primary election if you are 17 and will be 18 by the next general election)be a resident of the state of New Jersey and the county in which you register for at least 30 days before the election in which you votenot be serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey or another state or of the United States Watch this video about who can register to vote from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections.
Register to Vote
If you’re not registered: Register online by May 12. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by May 12.
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
Can I trust this information?
This election guide is researched, written, and updated by Democracy Works, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization, to inform voters via TurboVote and other partners. The information in these guides originates from official sources. The guides also link to authoritative state and local resources to provide additional information.
How can I check my voter registration status?
You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using New Jersey's voter registration lookup tool.