Page Last Updated: 01/28/21
Who Can File a Challenge? | ||
Any individual may file a challenge. | ||
When Can Someone File a Challenge? | ||
Petitions may be reviewed, beginning April 6, 2021 at 9 a.m. | ||
Objections must be made in writing no later than April 9, 2021 at 5 p.m. | ||
Where to File the Challenge? | ||
Objections may be emailed to Dawn Schilling (Dawn.Schilling@sos.nj.gov). | ||
Procedure for Filing a Challenge? | ||
Objections must be based on the statutory requirements in N.J.S.A. Title 19 for petitions. | ||
Objections must specify in detail each individual defect. | ||
Objectors should retain a copy of their challenges. | ||
Objectors must provide the Division with the names, address and contact number of any legal representative, or if not represented, their contact number. The contact number must be a phone where the individual can be reached during and after regular business hours. | ||
After Filing the Challenge – What to Expect? | ||
In all challenges, the objector has the burden of proving that a petition is invalid. | ||
The Division of Elections will provide all parties with a copy of the Challenge. | ||
The Division of Elections will provide the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) with the original petition and the challenge. | ||
The OAL will conduct a hearing on the objection. | ||
Hearings for all Primary Election Challenges will begin on April 12, 2021. | ||
You will be informed of the specific time and location. | ||
After the Hearing – What to Expect? | ||
At the conclusion of the hearing, an Initial Decision from OAL will be prepared and provided to the Secretary of State (SOS). | ||
The SOS will then Adopt, Modify or Reject the Initial Decision and prepare a Final Decision. | ||
A copy of the Final Decision will be emailed or faxed to all parties. | ||
The Final Decision is reviewable by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. |
Who Can File a Challenge? | ||
Any individual may file a challenge. | ||
When Can Someone File a Challenge? | ||
Petitions may be reviewed, beginning June 9, 2021 at 9 a.m. | ||
Objections must be made in writing no later than June 14, 2021 at 5 p.m. | ||
Where to File the Challenge? | ||
Objections may be emailed to Dawn Schilling (Dawn.Schilling@sos.nj.gov). | ||
Procedure for Filing a Challenge? | ||
Objections must be based on the statutory requirements in N.J.S.A. Title 19 for petitions. | ||
Objections must specify in detail each individual defect. | ||
Objectors should retain a copy of their challenges. | ||
Objectors must provide the Division with the names, address and contact number of any legal representative, or if not represented, their contact number. The contact number must be a phone where the individual can be reached during and after regular business hours. | ||
After Filing the Challenge – What to Expect? | ||
In all challenges, the objector has the burden of proving that a petition is invalid. | ||
The Division of Elections will provide all parties with a copy of the Challenge. | ||
The Division of Elections will provide the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) with the original petition and the challenge. | ||
The OAL will conduct a hearing on the objection. | ||
Hearings for all General Election Challenges will begin on June 15, 2021. | ||
You will be informed of the specific time and location. | ||
After the Hearing – What to Expect? | ||
At the conclusion of the hearing, an Initial Decision from OAL will be prepared and provided to the Secretary of State (SOS). | ||
The SOS will then Adopt, Modify or Reject the Initial Decision and prepare a Final Decision. | ||
A copy of the Final Decision will be emailed or faxed to all parties. | ||
The Final Decision is reviewable by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. |