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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Nov 3, 2026 general election
New Jersey
Voter registration
Online
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Passed
By mail
Rule: received
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Passed
In person
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Passed
21 days before election
Same-day registration
No
Early voting
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026Mon–Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–6pm
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · by mail; in-person by 3pm 2026-11-02; no excuse required
Tue, Oct 27, 2026Upcoming
Return deadline
Rule: postmarked, received by 2026-11-09
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Upcoming
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
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- Contact your county or local election office, or the New Jersey election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.