SOMERSET COUNTY CERTIFIED OFFICIAL RESULTS
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Apply to be a poll worker!
Please visit: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/election-board/poll-worker-information#Application
Click here for an Application
WHO MAY REGISTER TO VOTE? You are eligible to register to vote if:
- You are a citizen of the United States
- You are a resident of Somerset County at least 30 days before the next election
- You will be 18 years of age on or before the next election
- You are not incarcerated, on parole, or on probation
AM I REGISTERED TO VOTE?
- Click here to check your registration status
HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE?
- Voter Registration - English
- Voter Registration - Espanol
WHAT IS IN PERSON EARLY VOTING?
This new option enables all registered voters to cast their ballot, in person, using a voting machine, prior to the Primary Election May 29 to June 2 and the General Election October 26 to November 3. Click here for more information.
WHEN IS IN PERSON EARLY VOTING?
PRIMARY ELECTION: May 29, 2024, to June 2, 2024. No Appointment Necessary.
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday
GENERAL ELECTION: October 26, 2024, to November 3, 2024. No Appointment Necessary.
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday
WHERE CAN I VOTE IN PERSON FOR EARLY VOTING?
- Click here for the six locations in Somerset County
MUST I DECLARE A PARTY AFFILIATION WHEN I REGISTER TO VOTE?
No, only if you wish to declare a party affiliation.
HOW DO I CHANGE MY PARTY AFFILIATION? (Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election to be Filed with County Commissioner of Registration on April 10, 2024)
In order to vote in a Primary Election, you must declare the party you wish to vote in. If you are “UNAFFILIATED”, you may declare your party either by filling out a State of New Jersey Political Party Declaration Form (see link above) and submitting it to the Somerset County Board of Elections 55 days prior to the election or simply by declaring your party at the polls on the day of the election.
If you have declared a party and wish to change that affiliation, you must submit a State of New Jersey Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form 55 days prior to the Primary Election.
WHERE IS MY POLLING LOCATION?
WHERE ARE DROP BOXES LOCATED IN SOMERSET COUNTY FOR REQUESTED MAIL-IN BALLOTS?
HOW DO I UPDATE MY VOTER INFORMATION?
- Click Here - Complete Applicable Check Box #1
Registered voters who have moved to another town within Somerset County must update their voter registration with a change of address at least 21 days prior to the election. If you do not change your address 21 days prior to the election, you will be permitted to in your new district by provisional ballot.
Registered voters who are new to Somerset County or move out of the county must file a new voter registration application. If you move out of Somerset County after the close of registration date and are not eligible to vote in your new county, you may return to your previous voting district to vote.
HOW CAN I CONFIRM THAT I AM REGISTERED TO VOTE?
Search the New Jersey Division of Elections Voter Registration records to confirm if you are registered.
IF I WANT TO RUN FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OR RUN FOR A COUNTY COMMITTEE POSITION, WHERE CAN I FIND ELECTION PETITIONS? (required to run for political positions)
Nominating Petition Click Here
Statues & Rules: NJSA Title 19 - Elections 19:23
HOW MANY SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED TO RUN FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE?
- Democratic Primary Election - 50 Signatures (Due March 25, 2024 to the Municipal Clerk by 4:00pm - 71 days prior to Primary Election)
- Republican Primary Election - 50 Signatures (Due March 25, 2024 to the Municipal Clerk by 4:00pm - 71 days prior to Primary Election)
- Deadline for Amendments to Defective Petitions for Primary Election Candidates (Due March 28, 2024 to the Municipal Clerk by 4:00pm - 3 days after filing deadline)
- Independents Running in General Election - 100 Signatures (Due June 4, 2024 to the County Clerk by 4:00pm - Before 4:00pm on the day of the Primary Election)
- Deadline for Amendments to Defective Petitions for General Election Independent Candidates (Due June 7, 2024 to the County Clerk by 4:00pm - 3 days after filing deadline)
HOW MANY SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED TO RUN FOR A COUNTY COMMITTEE POSITION?
The minimum number of signatures varies by Election District and Party (NJSA 19:23-8). The next elections for the Somerset County Republican Committee will be held during the June 2024 Primary, and both Democratic and Republican Committees will be up during the June 2026 Primary.