05/20/2026
Today, May 12, is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming New Jersey Primary Election.
This year’s ballot will help shape critical decisions impacting our communities at the local, county, and state levels, from leadership and policy priorities to the direction of issues connected to education, housing, public safety, healthcare, economic opportunity, and civic rights.
At a time when many across the country are expressing concern about division, distrust in institutions, attacks on civil rights protections, and the overall state of our democracy, civic engagement matters more than ever. What we are witnessing in real time should serve as a reminder that democracy is not something we can take for granted. It requires participation, vigilance, and action.
New Jersey has never been a state known for backing down. Our communities have long demonstrated resilience, advocacy, and a willingness to stand up for what matters, even as one of the nation’s smaller states. Let’s continue that legacy through informed and active civic engagement.
If you are not yet registered at your current address, today is the day to take care of it. New Jersey offers online voter registration, making the process more accessible for eligible voters across the state.
Your voice matters. Your vote matters.
Learn more and register to vote TODAY.
