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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

Resources

2025 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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