In-Person Early Voting in New Jersey Primary Elections Extended to Six Days
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy signed S3990/A5370, which extends the in-person early voting period for primary elections and the challenger appointment deadline. Specifically, the bill appropriates $6 million from the General Fund to extend the in-person early voting period for non-presidential primary elections from three to six days and for presidential primary elections from five to six days.
Phillipsburg will see all five candidates for Town Council on the ballot this year, but a full slate of candidates has yet to be announced for Republicans and Democrats. The deadline for those wishing to appear on the primary ballot to turn in petitions is Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4pm. Nomination by petition ballots is due Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
The bill will take effect immediately, allowing voters an extended in-person early voting period for the upcoming primary election. Nearly 1.2 million people took advantage of in-person early voting for the general election in 2024, a record turnout since the establishment of in-person early voting in New Jersey in 2021. Warren County was not exception, with wait times during the 2024 election of over an hour.
“I am proud to sign legislation to make democracy more accessible here in New Jersey,” said Governor Murphy. “Millions of voters in New Jersey have taken advantage of in-person early voting since its establishment just four years ago. This bill will give voters ample time to go to the polls to ensure their voices are heard by Election Day.”
“Great voter participation leads to a stronger democracy. Which is why, in 2021, our Administration worked to make the state more voter-friendly,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who oversees the Division of Elections in her capacity as Secretary of State. “By expanding our early voting period, we are giving voters more time to make their voices heard. Making the voting process more accessible ensures everyone has the opportunity to vote and ultimately, protects our democracy.”
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