New Jersey Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the New Jersey Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when New Jersey elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with New Jersey elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of New Jersey.
New Jersey Federal and State Elections
Thu Feb 5, 2026 - New Jersey Congressional District 11 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byThu Jan 15, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
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Thu Jan 29, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Wed Feb 4, 2026 3:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Thu Feb 5, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Wed Feb 11, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Thu Jan 29, 2026 to Tue Mar 3, 2026
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - New Jersey Congressional District 11 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byThu Mar 26, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Post Received by
Thu Apr 9, 2026 - In-Person, Received by
Wed Apr 15, 2026 3:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- In-Person, Received by
Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Wed Apr 22, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Apr 6, 2026 to Tue Apr 14, 2026
New Jersey Local Elections
New Jersey Federal and State Elections
Thu Feb 5, 2026 - New Jersey Congressional District 11 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Thu Jan 15, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - Request to Receive Blank Ballot Electronically by
Sun Feb 1, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Thu Feb 5, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Wed Feb 11, 2026
Thu Apr 16, 2026 - New Jersey Congressional District 11 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Thu Mar 26, 2026Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request to Receive Blank Ballot by Mail Received by
Tue Mar 17, 2026 - Request to Receive Blank Ballot Electronically by
Sun Apr 12, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Wed Apr 22, 2026
New Jersey Local Elections
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