Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
New Jersey
Use this site to vote absentee if you are
- a U.S. citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- absent from your voting residence.
The absentee voting process applies to you if you are
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine absent from your voting residence.
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine.
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the country.
STEP 1
Register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
STEP 2
Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives.
Didn't receive your ballot?
Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD 11 Special Primary February 5, 2026 |
Received by January 15, 2026
|
By Mail: Received by January 29, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by February 1, 2026
|
Postmarked by* February 5, 2026
|
| CD 11 Special General April 16, 2026 |
Received by March 26, 2026
|
By Mail: Received by April 9, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by April 12, 2026
|
Postmarked by* April 16, 2026
|
| State Primary June 2, 2026 |
Received by May 12, 2026
|
By Mail: Received by May 26, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by May 29, 2026
|
Postmarked by* June 2, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
Received by October 13, 2026
|
By Mail: Received by October 27, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by October 30, 2026
|
Postmarked by* November 3, 2026
|
*Ballots must still be received by the 6th day after the election.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
