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Registering to vote:
The last day to register to vote, change a mailing address of an existing voter or update signatures/names WAS Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Important General Election instructions:
All information as well as frequently asked questions about the General Election
How to vote by mail
Remember the following steps when voting by mail: Vote, Sign, Seal and Return. Watch the video below
How to Request a Second Ballot:
• If you have not received your first ballot
• Mistakenly threw away/misplaced your ballot
• Accidentally made a mistake on your ballot and need to request a new one
Please complete this form and email/fax the application to the Essex County Clerk. (All information is provided on this form)
Tracking your Mail In Ballot:
A voter can track their ballot after it's mailed by signing onto this portal. https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/auth/sign-in
Please take note of your Voter ID number located underneath the barcode on your ballot envelope in order to track your ballot.
How to return your ballot:
There are three ways to return your completed ballot:
1- regular mail (postage included),
2- a secure ballot drop box
3- Bringing it to a poll worker at your designated polling location (See list below)
Poll Workers:
An Essex County-wide recruitment drive for college-aged residents to work as poll workers is underway. If interested, please sign up at www.essexboardofelections.com. Click on the link to “Serve Essex County as a Board Worker,” download the form and e-mail it to the clerk.
Secure Ballot Box location:
A secure ballot box will be set up outside Firehouse Number #3. (124 East Passaic Avenue) You can drop off your completed ballot there 24/7.
First Ward: Fairview School, Civic Center, Forest Glen School, Firehouse #3
Second Ward: Brookdale School, Oak View School, Demarest School
Third Ward: Berkeley School, Watsessing School, Carteret School