Voting information
Contact Information
Bernards Township Municipal Clerk
municipalclerk@bernards.org
908-204-3001
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Somerset County Clerk
countyclerk@co.somerset.nj.us
908-231-7504
Important Dates
March 23, 2026-4:00PM
Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election before 4:00PM
March 26, 2026-4:00PM
Deadline for Amendments to Defective Petitions for Primary Election Candidates before 4:00PM
March 27, 2026-4:00PM
Filing Deadline for Objections to Nominating Petitions for Primary Election Candidates before 4:00PM
April 8, 2026
Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election to be Filed with County Commissioners of Registration
April 18, 2026
Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election
May 12, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election
May 20, 2026
Mailing of Sample Ballots for Primary Election
May 26-May 31, 2026
Early Voting Period
May 26, 2026
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Primary Election
June 1, 2026 -3:00PM
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election by 3:00PM
June 2, 2026 -4:00PM
Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Independent Candidates for General Election
June 5, 2026 -4:00PM
Deadline for Amendments to Defective Petitions for Independent General Election Candidates
June 8, 2026 -4:00PM
Filing Deadline for Objections to Nomination Petitions for Independent General Election Candidates
September 19, 2026
Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for General Election
October 13, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
October 13, 2026 -4:00PM to 9:00PM
Mandated Evening Voter Registration Available for General Election in Offices of County Commissioners of Registration
October 13, 2026
Deadline for Filing of Challenger Appointments for General Election
October 21, 2026
Mailing of Sample Ballots for General Election
October 24 - November 1
Early Voting Period
October 27, 2026
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for General Election
October 30, 2026
Deadline for Application to Receive General Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
November 2, 2026 - 3:00PM
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for General Election
November 3, 2026 - 6:00AM to 8:00PM
General Election
November 3, 2026
Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the General Election
November 3, 2026 - 8:00PM
Deadline for In-Person Submission of General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Drop Boxes
November 5, 2026
Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Elections of Mail-In Ballots by Delivery of the United States Postal Service that DO NOT Bear a Postmark of Delivery
November 9, 2026
Deadline for Receipt by County Boards of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
Voting Information ---------------------
Early Voting Period-
May 26 to May 31, 2026
SOMERSET COUNTY CERTIFIED OFFICIAL RESULTS
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
Apply to be a poll worker!
Training is provided prior to every Election and
poll workers are paid $300 per Election.
For more information visit the Board of Elections website:
http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/election-board/poll-worker-information
For an application click on:
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/home/showdocument?id=12584
or call 908-231-7086 or 908-231-7089
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 option enables all registered voters to cast their ballot, in person, using a voting machine, prior to the Primary Election May 26 to May 31 and the General Election October 24 to November 1. Click here for more information.
WHEN IS IN PERSON EARLY VOTING?
PRIMARY ELECTION: May 26, 2026 to May 31, 2026 (NO VOTING on Monday, June 1st). No Appointment Necessary.
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday through Saturday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday
GENERAL ELECTION: October 24, 2026 to November 1, 2026 (NO VOTING on Monday, November 2nd). No Appointment Necessary.
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday 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 Form for Primary Election to be Filed with County Commissioner of Registration on April 8, 2026.
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?
Somerset Country Clerk Vote By Mail Video on Facebook Click Here
Somerset Country Clerk Vote By Mail Video on YouTube Click Here
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 - 75 Signatures (Due to the Municipal Clerk by 4:00pm - 71 days prior to Primary Election)
Republican Primary Election - 75 Signatures (Due to the Municipal Clerk by 4:00pm - 71 days prior to Primary Election)
Deadline for Amendments to Defective Petitions for Primary Election Candidates (Due to the Municipal Clerk by 4:00pm - 3 days after filing deadline)
Independents Running in General Election - 250 Signatures (Due 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 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 both Somerset County Democratic and Republican Committees will be up during the June 2026 Primary.
Additional Resources
Primary Election Information
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select an individual that they believe should be the political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election.
HOW DO PRIMARIES WORK IN NEW JERSEY?
New Jersey utilizes a semi-closed primary process, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is generally limited to registered party members. Unaffiliated voters can register as party members at the polls on primary election day. Otherwise, a voter must indicate his or her party preference (e.g., via an updated voter registration) no later than the 55th day preceding the primary in order to vote in that party's primary.