TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Division of Elections offers registered voters a few suggestions to avoid lines at the polls on Tuesday, November 3. The polls in New Jersey will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. 

• Know your polling place location.  It can be found on your sample ballot or by visiting www.njelections.org.

• If your schedule permits, please visit your polling place during off-peak hours between 10 am and 3 pm.

• Vote by mail is a convenient alternative to visiting a polling place to vote.  The deadline for the mailed application to be received by the County Clerk is October 27.

• Registered voters in New Jersey interested in voting by mail are encouraged to visit the Division of Elections' website (www.njelections.org) to print out an application.
• Once completed and signed, it can be mailed to their County Clerk up to seven days prior to the general election on November 3.
• A registered voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m. the day before the election.

For information on all statewide election matters in New Jersey, visit wwwNJElections.org, or call 877-NJVOTER. To learn more about the diverse array of services and programs offered by the Department of State, visit www.state.nj.us/state.