In June 2009 the "Mail-in-ballots" law was enacted, changing the rules for what was formerly known as the absentee ballot. First, the term "absentee" ballot has been replaced with the term "mail-in" ballot, but there are additional changes affecting voters and the work that League members do.

What you need to know:

• You can still get a "Mail-In" ballot for any reason.
• Mail-In ballots are now good for a variety of durations. If you so choose, you may get a mail-in ballot:
  
  • for all elections to be held during the remainder of the calendar year; or
  • for all future November general elections until otherwise requested.
    

Authorized Messengers:

• Cannot be a candidate in the election.
• Must be a family member or a registered voter in that county.
• Cannot serve as messenger for more than TEN (10) qualified voters per election.
• Must sign each mail-in ballot application and show a photo ID in the presence of the County Clerk or County Clerk designee

A voter may vote by mail by completing the Application for Vote by Mail Ballot and mailing the application to their County Clerk up to 7 days prior to the election. A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m., the day before the election.

The County Clerk cannot accept faxed or emailed copies of an Application for Vote by Mail Ballot, unless you are a Military or Overseas Voter, since an original signature is required.

For more information, or a Vote by Mail application, call 609-989-6494.

Primary Elections – held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June.  Polls are open from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.  The purpose of the Primary Election is to nominate party candidates who will run in the General Election and elect party members of the State and County Committees.

Presidential Primary Election – Beginning with the 2008 Presidential Election, the State of New Jersey will hold a Presidential Primary Election on February 5, 2008.   This election is limited to the selection of the delegates and alternate delegates for the two national conventions and the “Choice for President.”  The voting polls will be open from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

General Elections – held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.  Polls open from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.  The general election will determine who will be elected into office.

School Board Elections – School Board elections are now held in November at the General Election. School Board candidate information is available here.

Special Elections – held at various times throughout the year.  Please check your local newspapers for notification of any special elections.

For further assistance, please call 609-989-6495 or 609-989-6497

For information on Voter Registration please call (609) 989-6750. Mail Voter Registration information to: 
Superintendent of Elections
640 S. Broad Street
PO Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650

For information on Vote by Mail Ballots please call (609) 989-6495 or (609) 989-6494. Mail Vote by Mail Applications to: 
Paula Sollami-Covello
Mercer County Clerk
209 S. Broad Street
PO Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650

For information on Polling Places or becoming an Election Day Poll Worker please call (609) 989-6522.Mail address for Board of Elections is:    
Mercer County Board of Elections
640 S. Broad Street
PO Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650