General Information
Important Dates:
October 18, 2022: deadline for voter registration
October 29 - November 6, 2022: Early voting period
November 1, 2022: deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail
November 7, 3:00 P.M.: deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot in person
November 8, 2022: general election
https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/chrons/2022-chron-general-election-0601.pdf
Districts HAVE changed:
In January 2022 districts changed, making Sussex County no longer part of District 11. Now the county is divided between District #5 and District #7.
District #5 now includes: Andover Township, Branchville Borough, Frankford Township, Franklin Borough, Hamburg Borough, Hampton Township, Hardyston Township, Lafayette Township, Montague Township, Town of Newton, Sandyston Township, Sussex Borough, Vernon Township, Wantage Township
District #7 now includes: Andover Borough, Byram Township, Fredon Township, Green Township, Hopatcong Borough, Ogdensburg Borough, Sparta Township, Stanhope Borough, Stillwater Township, Walpack Township
How Redistricting is Done:
States are divided into districts
All members of the House of Representatives, and many state and local legislatures are elected by districts
New Jersey's districts are drawn by "politician commissions," where elected officials serve as members of the commission
All districts should have almost the same population, which is determined by the census
Redistricting ensures that minority voters have substantial representation. The Voting Rights Act makes it illegal to draw district lines that intentionally harm minorities.
District lines can be drawn to favor a political party. This is known as gerrymandering.
How Midterm Elections Work
Polls will open on November 8th for midterm elections. Registration to vote must happen at least 21 days before the election. The deadline for the general election is October 18th. Here's how you can register now:
nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml.
There are 3 ways for New Jersey Residents to cast their votes:
- Absentee ballots: The deadline to request an absentee ballot is November 1st. Absentee ballots may be returned in person by 8:00 p.m. on November 8th or by mail as long as they are postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on November 8th.
- Early in-person voting: Early voting in person starts on October 29th and will continue until November 6th.
- At your polling place on Election Day: In-person Election Day is November 8th (or normal election day voting).
More Information At: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/10/05/election-day-2022-new-jersey-how-to-register-cast-vote/69521978007/
More Information about Districts and Midterm Election At:
