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(732) 222-8221

910 Oceanport Way
PO Box 370
Oceanport, NJ 07757

Voting Information

IMPORTANT DATES

 March 25: Deadline to file candidate petitions for partisan office
• April 10: Deadline to change party affiliation to vote in Primary Election
• April 20: Mailing of mail-in ballots begins
• May 14: Deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election
• May 22: Sample ballots mailed to voters
• May 29 to June 2: Early Voting period
• June 4: Primary Election Day
 Nov 5: General Election Day
• Oct 15: Deadline to register to vote in the General Election 

POLLING LOCATIONS

USEFUL LINKS

ELECTION FORMS

The Municipal Clerk is the Chief Administrative Officer of all elections held in the municipality and Chief Registrar of Voters in the Borough. Please check the NJ Division of Elections for frequently asked questions or call the Clerk's office at (732)222-8221.

Election Information

The registration deadline to vote at the next election is 21 days prior to election day.

Primary Election

The Primary Election in NJ is the Tuesday after first Monday in June.

General Election

The General Election is the Tuesday after first Monday in November.

Register to Vote

Eligibility

To register in New Jersey you must be:

  • A United States citizen
  • At least 17 years old, with the understanding that you may not vote until reaching the age of 18.
  • A resident of the county for 30 days before the election.
  • You are NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction.

Voting on Election Day

If you are uncertain about where to cast your ballot, information about polling locations is available in list and map format to the left.  

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m

FAQs

  • You can vote with a "Mail-In" ballot for any reason.
  • Original signatures are required.  The County Clerk cannot accept faxed or emailed copies of an Application for Vote by Mail Ballot, unless you are a Military or Overseas Voter.
  • Deadline:  The Vote by Mail application must be received by the County Clerk at least 7 days prior to election day. A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3 p.m. the day before election day.  
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January 25, 2024 

County Clerk Hanlon Advises of Primary Election Dates & Deadlines
Official Calendar for June 2024 Primary Election Issued

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising elected officials, candidates for public office, and Monmouth County voters that the official elections calendar containing important dates and deadlines for the 2024 Primary Election is now available.
“This election year is a very important one for voters who will be casting ballots for offices across all levels of government, from municipal races to President. It’s also important for the candidates who would like to run for elected office,” said Clerk Hanlon. “It’s vital that Monmouth County residents have access to the most current and accurate information about participating in the voting and election process.”

Key dates on the recently-released 2024 elections calendar include:
• March 25: Deadline to file candidate petitions for partisan office
• April 10: Deadline to change party affiliation to vote in Primary Election
• April 20: Mailing of mail-in ballots begins
• May 14: Deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election
• May 22: Sample ballots mailed to voters
• May 29 to June 2: Early Voting period
• June 4: Primary Election Day

The complete Primary Election calendar as well as calendars for various municipal elections are available in PDF format on the Monmouth County Clerk’s Election Division website and can be accessed by visiting MonmouthCountyVotes.com. (Select the “Elections” tab and choosing “Elections Timelines” from the menu.)
Those interested in filing petitions or have further questions are directed to contact the appropriate government office as follows:
o Federal or state level offices: Contact the New Jersey Secretary of State (Website: https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml)
o County-level offices in Monmouth County: County Clerk's Elections Office, 300 Halls Mill Road, Freehold, 732-431-7790
o Municipal-level offices: Contact the clerk of the specific municipality. A list of municipal clerks throughout Monmouth County can also be accessed on the MonmouthCountyVotes.com website (Select the “Contact” tab and choose “Municipal Clerks” from the menu) or Monmouth County Votes app.
"It is important to check the election calendars from time to time because key dates can change due to new legislation,” said Hanlon. "Voters and candidates who download the County Clerk's elections app will receive timely notifications of any changes.”