New Jersey elections and officials
Statewide information for New Jersey. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
New Jersey closes registration 21 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 13, 2026.
You have 74 days left to register. New Jersey also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every New Jersey election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in New Jersey you live.
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. New Jersey's Legislature has 40 senators and 80 members of the General Assembly.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in New Jersey?
New Jersey closes registration 21 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 13, 2026. You have 74 days left to register. New Jersey also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
When is the next election in New Jersey?
The next election in New Jersey is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are New Jersey's U.S. senators?
New Jersey is represented in the U.S. Senate by Andy Kim (Democrat) and Cory A. Booker (Democrat).
Who is the governor of New Jersey?
Mikie Sherrill (Democrat) is the governor of New Jersey.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official New Jersey election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.