Upcoming 2021 Elections - LWV-nj
2021 Election Timelines
School board and municipal elections are coming up! Participation in every election is essential to a representative democracy. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 30th is the last day to register to vote before the April 20th elections. You can register to vote or update your voter registration information online.
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 – School and Special Municipal Elections
Registration deadline Tuesday, March 30, 2021
School Board/Special School Elections:
Atlantic County: Buena Regional
Bergen County: Cliffside Park, Fairview, Oakland, River Vale, Waldwick
Essex County: Fairfield, Irvington, Newark
Gloucester County: Wenonah Boro
Hudson County: North Bergen, Weehawken, West New York
Hunterdon County: East Amwell Twp
Middlesex County: New Brunswick
Passaic County: Clifton, Passaic City, Totowa
Sussex County: Branchville Boro, Frankford Twp, Freedon Twp, Lafayette Twp, Montague Twp
Special Municipal Elections:
Burlington County: Wrightstown
Middlesex County: Highland Park
Monmouth County: Asbury Park
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 – Municipal Elections
Registration deadline Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Municipal Elections:
Bergen County: Hackensack, Lyndhurst
Burlington County: Bordentown City, Medford Lakes Borough
Camden County: Audubon, Collingswood, Haddonfield
Cape May County: Avalon, Sea Isle City
Essex County: Cedar Grove, South Orange, Verona
Monmouth County: Monmouth Beach
Passaic County: City of Passaic
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Primary Election
Party Affiliation Deadline Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
In New Jersey, you must be registered with a political party to participate in that party's primary election:
Any registered voter who wishes to change their party affiliation must submit a form 55 days before the primary.
Any registered voter not affiliated with a political party may declare their party affiliation up to and on election day.
Register to vote: Register To Vote
Sign up to vote by mail: Vote By Mail
Check if you are registered here: Check Registration
Party affiliation declaration form here: Party Affiliation
For more information on upcoming elections: Vote411