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New Jersey General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · New Jersey

Official election website

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Online

Tuesday, October 13, 20261 month

By Mail

Tuesday, October 13, 20261 month

In Person

Tuesday, October 13, 20261 month

Voting

Early Voting Starts

Saturday, October 24, 20262 months

Early Voting Ends

Sunday, November 1, 20262 months

Mail Ballot Due

Tuesday, November 3, 20262 months

New Jersey

(609) 292-3760 nj.elections@sos.nj.gov

Contests

30 races on the ballot

Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 11

3 Candidates

Analilia MejiaDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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Joe HathawayRepublican Party

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Alan BondHope for Tomorrow Party

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 9

3 Candidates

Nellie PouDemocratic Party

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Rosemary PinoRepublican Party

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Terrisa BukovinacSave Our Babies Party

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

William O'DeaDemocratic Party

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 6

Candidate (Uncontested)

Fanny CedeñoDemocratic Party

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Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Medinah MuhammadDemocratic Party· 8 endorsements

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 12

4 Candidates

Adam HamawyDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements

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Gregg MeleRepublican Party

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Andres JineteGreen Party

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Winston JordanNo Party Affiliation

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 9

2 Candidates

Alex ValdezDemocratic Party· 31 endorsements

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Anmol GopalakRepublican Party

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kenneth KopaczDemocratic Party

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Local

Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 4

2 Candidates

Leonard LucianoDemocratic Party· 6 endorsements

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Adam KraemerRepublican Party

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Local

Essex County Board of County Commissioners At-large

Essex

4 seats up for election

8 Candidates

Wayne RichardsonDemocratic Party· 7 endorsements

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Deborah EngelDemocratic Party· 5 endorsements

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Christine McGrathDemocratic Party· 10 endorsements

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Abdur R. YasinDemocratic Party· 10 endorsements

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Sahwa DeFrankRepublican Party

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Demetrius EleyRepublican Party

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Daniela Ferreira AlmeidaRepublican Party

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Douglas FreemanRepublican Party

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Local

Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Wilson A. PichardoDemocratic Party· 7 endorsements

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Pamela JohnsonDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 8

4 Candidates

Robert Menendez Jr.Democratic Party

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Craig HontsSocialist Workers Party

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Da'Shone HugheyWe The People Party

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Aristotle EliopoulosIndependent

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Local

Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

A'Dorian Murray-ThomasDemocratic Party· 11 endorsements

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 2

3 Candidates

Jeff Van DrewRepublican Party

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Zack MullockDemocratic Party

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Ramon Mora Jr.Independent

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Local

Hudson County Register

Hudson

2 Candidates

Jeffrey DublinDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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Qamar RazaRepublican Party

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 6

2 Candidates

Frank Pallone Jr.Democratic Party

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Hillary HerzigRepublican Party

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Local

Essex County Board of County Commissioners District 5

2 Candidates

Carlos PomaresDemocratic Party· 6 endorsements

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Frank ContellaRepublican Party

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Federal

US Senator

New Jersey

4 Candidates

Cory BookerDemocratic Party

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Justin MurphyRepublican Party

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Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption! Party

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Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 1

2 Candidates

Donald NorcrossDemocratic Party

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Damon GaldoRepublican Party

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 5

3 Candidates

Josh GottheimerDemocratic Party

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Sean KirraneRepublican Party

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Adam RuedaHumane Sustainable Future Party

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ron BautistaDemocratic Party· 8 endorsements

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 7

3 Candidates

Thomas Kean Jr.Republican Party

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Rebecca BennettDemocratic Party

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Seamus O'TooleStop Israel's Genocide Party

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 4

2 Candidates

Chris SmithRepublican Party

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Rachel PeaceDemocratic Party

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Local

Essex County Executive

Essex

2 Candidates

Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.Democratic Party· 3 endorsements

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Maritza MathewsRepublican Party

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Robert BaseliceDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Yraida Aponte-LipskiDemocratic Party

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 3

4 Candidates

Herbert C. Conaway Jr.Democratic Party

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Michael McGuireRepublican Party· 3 endorsements

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Ryan KellyAccountability

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Steven WelzerGreen Party

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Local

Hudson County Board of County Commissioners District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Caridad RodriguezDemocratic Party

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Federal

US Representative

New Jersey District 10

2 Candidates

LaMonica McIverDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement

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Carmen BuccoRepublican Party

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Voter FAQ

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.

Check that you're registered to vote on New Jersey's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 13. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 13.

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.

Can I register to vote online?

New Jersey offers online voter registration.To register online in New Jersey, you need to provide your New Jersey driver’s license number OR non-driver ID card number issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). If you do not have a New Jersey-issued ID, you must provide your Social Security number AND use a device that allows you to sign on-screen or upload your signature. If you don’t have any of the above, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail. Watch this video about online voter registration from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections.

How do I contact my state election office?

Department of State, Division of Elections225 West State Street, 1st Floor Trenton, NJ 08608Telephone: (609) 292-3760

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections's website or contacting your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections.

How do I contact my local election office?

Visit your state's site to find your County Election Offices.

Can I register to vote on Election Day?

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.