New Jersey voters’ guide for 2025

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Primary day is right around the corner in New Jersey, when residents will cast their first ballots for the state’s next governor.

Almost a dozen candidates are vying for Gov. Phil Murphy’s seat as the current governor reaches his term limit.

Among those running are Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Congressman Josh Gottheimer. To learn more about the candidates, watch PIX11’s recent Democratic primary forum.

Below is everything you need to know before you head to the polls on primary day.

When is primary day?

The primary election is on June 10 in New Jersey. Additionally, June 10 is the last day to submit mail-in ballots to the county Board of Elections or an authorized ballot drop box.

When do the polls open on primary day?

Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on primary day. Anyone who is in line at the time polls close will be allowed to vote.

When is the deadline to request and send mail-in ballots for absentee voting?

Residents must request mail-in ballots by June 3. That’s also the last day for unaffiliated voters to declare their political party to receive a mail-in ballot.

Ballots must be postmarked and sent back to the Board of Elections by June 10 to be counted.

When does early voting start?

Early voting starts on June 3 and ends on June 8.

How do I find my polling location?

New Jersey residents can find their designated polling location by using the address lookup on the state’s Board of Elections website.

Do I need my ID to vote?

New Jersey doesn’t require voters to show ID at a polling location. However, if a voter does not provide ID at the time of registration, they will have to show it at the polling place.

Below is a list of valid forms of ID to vote:

• New Jersey driver’s license
• Military or other government ID
• Student or job ID
• Store membership card
• United States Passport,
• Bank statement
• Car registration
• Government check or document
• Non-photo NJ driver’s license
• Rent receipt
• Sample Ballot
• Utility bill
• Any other official document

What are we voting for?

New Jersey residents will be voting for the state’s next governor as well as the District 35 senator and assembly members for all 40 legislative districts.

A list of candidates for each seat can be found here.