General Election overview
The Presidential Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) all registered voters in New Jersey will be mailed a ballot for the November General Election. Ballots will be mailed by each county by October 5, 2020 and should arrive no later than the second week of October.
Vote Early
Three ways to Vote: Return your Ballots either by Mail or Drop Box or in person on Election Day.
All voters are strongly encouraged to vote by returning your ballot as soon as possible so it reaches the Election Officials by the deadline. The County is adding secure drop boxes around the state to ensure voters can drop their ballots instead of mailing
You may choose to vote in person at designated locations. In Montclair it will be Municipal Building at 205 Claremont Street, Montclair NJ 07042. You will be given a paper or Provisional Ballot at the Voting Location.
Click here for more Drop box locations
Where is my Ballot?
We expect all registered voters to have received their ballots by October 15, 2020. If you have not received your ballot, don’t worry you can download a Ballot replacement form from the County. We will post the link when it is available
Or you can call your County Clerk’s Office to request a replacement ballot over the phone. If you live in Essex County, the Board of Elections can be reached at (973) 621-5070
filling out a vbm ballot
For many of us this will be our first time filling out a vote-by-mail ballot (also sometimes referred to as a mail-in ballot or VBM ballot). So, we put together this self-guided tutorial to take you step-by-step through the process of filling out your VBM ballot. It is important to get it right because all components of your VBM ballot must be filled out correctly for your vote to be valid. Your vote is your voice, make sure it counts! Click for tutorial
Are you a Registered Voter?
Deadline to Register to vote is Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020
Not sure if and where you are registered, Remember if you moved within NJ, you must file a change of address with the County of your new residence. Check here
Not Registered?
New Register online:, Starting September 4, 2020, you will be able to register to vote online. We will post the link when it becomes available
VOTE-BY-MAIL FAQ
New to the vote-by-mail process? Here is a list of frequently asked questions. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please contact us and we will get back to you. Your questions will also help us improve this FAQ to make it as useful as possible.
Application for vbm ballot
Need to request an application for a vote-by-mail ballot? Click here for a printable form and please act now to ensure you receive a VBM ballot in time to vote in the July 7 primary election.
Second Ballot Request Form
Maybe you didn’t receive the first VBM ballot that was automatically sent to you? Or maybe it was misplaced? Accidentally thrown away? Made a mistake filling it out? No worries, it happens. Please act now to receive your second ballot in time to vote in the upcoming July 7, 2020 Primary Election. Click here for a printable second ballot request form.
Did they get my Ballot?
Make sure your vote counts. Sign up for online tracking of the status of your ballot.
Before you return your ballot, take a photo, or write down your Voter ID number. This number is located above the barcode on the back of the ballot return envelope. You can use your ballot ID number or your social Security number to track the status of your vote and confirm the receipt of your ballot
Or you can contact the Essex County Board of Election about the status of your ballot at (973) 621-5070
Candidates we support
To see candidates we support, please click here.