BERKELEY, NJ — Berkeley residents will join thousands across New Jersey on Tuesday when they hit the polls for the 2026 Primary Election.
In the primary race, Democratic and Republican candidates compete for their party’s nomination, and the winners face off again in the general election on Nov. 3, which will also include third-party and independent candidates.
Berkeley does not have any municipal elections this year.
Here’s what you need to know about the primary in Berkeley:
Who’s On The Ballot In Berkeley?
Ocean County Board of Commissioners
Voting
On Primary Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout Ocean County. Polling locations can be found here or through a search on the NJ Division of Elections website.
For instructions on voting by mail or to find ballot drop box locations, you can visit the Ocean County Clerk website.
To learn more about the 2026 Primary Election in Ocean County or see a full election timeline, you can click here.
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