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Track the 2026 NJ Elections

Get the latest on candidates, key dates, past results, and more for New Jersey's upcoming elections.

Important Dates For NJ Voters

  • March 2 Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for Special General Election
  • March 23 - by 4:00 p.m. Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election
  • March 26 - by 4:00 p.m. Deadline for Amendments to Defective Petitions for Primary Election Candidates
  • March 26 Mandated Evening Voter Registration Available for Special General Election in Offices of County Commissioners of Registration
  • March 27 - by 4:00 p.m. Filing Deadline for Objections to Nominating Petitions for Primary Election Candidates
  • April 1 Deadline for Determination of Petition Challenges for Primary Election Candidates
  • April 6 - April 14 Early Voting Period
  • April 8 Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election to be Filed with County Commissioners of Registration
  • April 9 Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Special General Election
  • April 12 Deadline for Application to Receive Special General Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
  • April 15 – by 3:00 p.m. Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Special General Election
  • April 16 Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the Special General Election
  • April 16- by 8:00 p.m Deadline for In-Person Submission of Special General Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes
  • April 18 Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election
  • April 22 Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
  • April 27 Deadline for Receipt of Cure Form to County Boards of Election
  • May 12 Mandated Evening Voter Registration Available for Primary Election in Offices of County Commissioners of Registration
  • May 16 Deadline for Meeting of Board of State Canvassers to Certify Special General Election Results
  • May 20 Mailing of Sample Ballots for Primary Election
  • May 26 Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail for Primary Election
  • May 26 – May 31 Early Voting Period
  • May 29 Deadline for Application to Receive Primary Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters
  • June 1 – by 3:00 p.m. Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election
  • June 2 Deadline for Post Office Receipt of Mail-In Ballots from the Primary Election
  • June 2 - by 4:00 p.m. Candidate Petition Filing Deadline for General Election
  • June 2 - by 8:00 p.m. Deadline for In-Person Submission of Primary Election Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election and to Authorized Ballot Drop Boxes
  • June 4 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
  • June 8 Deadline for Receipt of Timely Mailed Postmarked Mail-In Ballots to County Boards of Election
  • June 10 Deadline for Receipt of Cure Form to County Boards of Election
  • June 12 Canvass of Primary Election Votes by County Clerks

2026 Elections

2025 New Jersey Gubernatorial Election Results

The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election concluded with Mikie Sherrill winning the statewide race and becoming the next Governor of New Jersey.


With all counties reporting and the majority of ballots counted, Sherrill secured a clear margin over her opponents, carrying several key population centers while maintaining competitive performance across suburban and urban regions of the state.



Statewide Outcome



  • Winner: Mikie Sherrill
  • Office: Governor of New Jersey
  • Election Type: General Election
  • Election Year: 2025




Turnout & Voting Overview



Voter participation in the 2025 gubernatorial election reflected strong engagement compared to prior off-cycle elections. Turnout was driven by high interest in issues including property taxes, transportation infrastructure, public safety, housing affordability, and immigration policy.


Both early voting and mail-in ballots accounted for a significant portion of total votes cast, continuing the state’s trend toward expanded voting access.



County-Level Reporting



Results were reported across all 21 New Jersey counties, with margins varying by region. Urban counties showed higher raw vote totals, while suburban counties played a decisive role in shaping the final outcome.


County-by-county breakdowns and certified vote totals are available below.



Certification Status



The election results are considered final pending formal certification by state election officials, a standard post-election administrative process.


Winner

Mikie Sherrill
Mikie Sherrill

Stats: Favorability: 31% | Polling Edge: 20% | Name ID: 56%

Background: U.S. Rep (NJ-11). Focus: Moderation, fundraising.

Positions:

  • Positions herself as a moderate with bipartisan solutions.
  • Emphasizes economic growth through fundraising and job creation.
  • Supports increased education funding and teacher support.
  • Committed to clean energy goals and statewide resiliency plans.


General Assembly Election

Elections for all 80 seats in the New Jersey General Assembly will take place on November 4, 2025, with primaries on June 10, 2025. Democrats currently hold a 52-28 majority.

School Board Elections

Special school board elections will occur in various counties in 2025. Examples include:

  • Bergen County: Cliffside Park, Fairview, Garfield, Lodi
  • Essex County: Irvington, Newark (Newark Public Schools election on April 15, 2025)
  • Hudson County: North Bergen, Weehawken, West New York
  • Middlesex County: New Brunswick
  • Morris County: Randolph
  • Passaic County: City of Passaic, Totowa


Non-Partisan Municipal Elections

Non-partisan municipal elections will occur in various counties in 2025. Examples include:

  • Bergen County: Hackensack, Lyndhurst
  • Camden County: Collingswood
  • Cape May County: Avalon, Sea Isle City
  • Essex County: Cedar Grove
  • Monmouth County: Monmouth Beach
  • Passaic County: City of Passaic


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