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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

  • October 13, 2026 General Election voter registration deadline. County registration offices also offer evening registration from 4–9 p.m.
  • October 21, 2026 Deadline for mailing General Election sample ballots.
  • October 24–November 1, 2026 In-person early voting. Minimum hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Check your county’s early voting locations.
  • October 27, 2026 Deadline for your county clerk to receive an application for a General Election mail-in ballot by mail.
  • October 30, 2026 Application deadline for qualified military and overseas voters to receive a General Election ballot electronically.
  • November 2, 2026 — by 3 p.m. Deadline to apply in person at your county clerk’s office for a General Election mail-in ballot.
  • November 3, 2026 — 6 a.m.–8 p.m. General Election Day. Vote at your assigned polling place.
  • November 3, 2026 — by 8 p.m. Return mail-in ballots to an authorized drop box or your county Board of Elections. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. Election Day. Do not return them to a polling place.
  • November 5, 2026 Receipt deadline for mail-in ballots delivered by USPS without a postmark. This is not an extension of Election Day’s voting deadline.
  • November 9, 2026 County Board of Elections receipt deadline for mail-in ballots with a timely Election Day postmark.
  • November 14, 2026 County Board of Elections deadline to receive ballot cure forms from voters notified of a signature issue.
  • December 3, 2026 Deadline for the State Board of Canvassers to meet to certify General Election results.

Resources

2025 Gubernatorial Election Results

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.


For historical New Jersey election results, including past gubernatorial, legislative, and local races, view the NJBallot Election Results Archive. NJGovArchive



Winner!

Mikie Sherrill
Mikie Sherrill

Stats:

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.


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