Voting information
Contact Information
Bernards Township Municipal Clerk
908-204-3001
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Somerset County Clerk
908-231-7504
Important Dates
September 18, 2021
Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for General Election
October 12, 2021
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election. Mandated Evening Voter Registration Available for General Election in Offices of County Commissioners of Registration
October 20, 2021
Mailing of Sample Ballots for General Election
October 26, 2021
Deadline to Apply to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for General Election
November 1, 2021
Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for General Election.
November 2, 2021
General Election Day!
Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots and for In Person submission of General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Board of Elections.
Voting 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.
WHO MAY REGISTER TO VOTE? You are eliglbe 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 incarcareted, on parole, or on probation
HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE?
- Voter Registration - English
- Voter Registration - Espanol
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?
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. Registered voters who are new to Somerset County or move out of the county must file a new voter registration application.
HOW CAN I CONFIRM THAT I AM REGISTERED TO VOTE?
Search the New Jersey Divison of Elections Voter Registration records to confirm if you are registered.
HOW MANY SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED TO RUN FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE?
- Democratic Primary Election - 50 Signatures (Due April 5th by 4:00pm)
- Republican Primary Election - 50 Signatures (Due April 5th by 4:00pm)
- Independents Running in General Election - 100 Signatures (Due June 8th by 4:00pm to the County Clerk)
WHERE CAN I FIND ELECTION PETITIONS? (needed to run for political positions)