Election 2016 Voter Guide in New Jersey

New Jersey's not considered a pivotal battleground state in the presidential race, but there's a lot to vote for that could directly impact everyone who's concerned about the economy - particularly gas prices - in the state.

Here are a few important things to know, some of the big votes you'll have to worry about today and some of the big races (see information about the gas tax lower):

Poll hours and where to vote.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. statewide. Anyone unsure of where to vote can find their polling places here.

Read more: Election Day Problems Plague Polling Sites In New Jersey [VIDEO, PHOTOS]

Results here

You can get live, up-to-the second results by clicking on these maps:

Gas tax referendum

There's been a lot of confusion about how to vote on a referendum on the gas tax hike - especially after Gov. Chris Christie and the state Legislature have already signed the 23-cent gas tax hike into law.

Here's what you need to know:

A yes vote: That means you simply agree with the Legislature that the gas tax hike will fund transportation projects.

A no vote: This will not kill the gas tax, but it would technically not dedicate money toward a fund that pays for transportation projects.

Even if the "no" votes win, however, the Legislature would likely authorize more than the $12 billion toward transportation projects, Treasury spokesman Willem Rijksen told NJ Spotlight.

So it's a wash.

Read more: N.J. Gas Tax Hike: What You Need To Know

Casinos in North Jersey referendum

The question asks if you agree to permit casino gambling in two additional counties in North Jersey.

Right now, casino gambling is allowed only in Atlantic City in Atlantic County. The question doesn't say where the casinos would go; developers have talked about building them at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford and Jersey City.

Only one casino in each of the two counties - quite possibly Hudson and Bergen - would be permitted. Each casino is to be located in a town that is at least 72 miles from Atlantic City. The amendment would allow certain persons to apply first for a casino license.

The laws passed by the Legislature would provide for the location and type of casinos and the licensing and taxing of the operation and equipment. The amendment provides that the state’s share of revenue from the operation of the two casinos and of the casinos in Atlantic City would be used for programs and
property tax relief for senior citizens and disabled residents.

It would also be used for the recovery, stabilization, or improvement of Atlantic City and other purposes as provided by law. Lesser portions would be used to aid the thoroughbred and standardbred horsemen in the state and each town and county in which a casino is located.

Proponents of the plan funded commercials during the summer - before taking them down - saying that North Jersey was entitled to its "fair share" of gaming revenue that currently dominates in Atlantic City.

But Atlantic City's mixed - at best - success may be changing people's minds.

Bill Cortese of the lobbying group Trenton's Bad Bet has helped lead strong opposition to this plan, noting that a June Monmouth University poll showed 48 percent of New Jersey voters supported casino expansion, while 48 percent opposed the ballot question allowing casinos in North Jersey.

"Through our dedication and hard work, we have moved those numbers significantly in our direction, with the latest public polling showing a wide majority of voters now opposed to Question One," he said.

He said his campaign focused on these points:

• Bait & Switch: "Proponents are making a lot of promises about what expanded gaming will generate, but Trenton has a track record of making promises it fails to keep."
• Mismanagement: "New Jersey government has a long record of mismanaging itself and taxpayer dollars. Based on this record, there’s no reason to think it will get the gaming expansion right."
• Transparency: "The casino referendum is explicitly inexplicit. Residents expect and deserve full transparency, but so far this referendum has been hammered out behind closed doors with few details for the public."

A Congressional race that could determine leadership in the House of Representatives

The representation of New Jersey's 5th Congressional District could radically change Tuesday if Democrat Josh Gottheimer wins - and so could the House of Representatives.

If elected, Gottheimer would be the first non-Republican to represent the district since Percy Hamilton Stewart did so in the early 1930s.

The campaign between Republican Scott Garrett and Gottheimer has reached a fever pitch in the last two weeks, with both sides calling the other a liar and accusing one another of doctoring images in campaign materials. One political watchdog group has classified the race as leaning toward Gottheimer winning.

Read more: Tuesday Is D-Day For Gottheimer And Garrett

Other noteworthy races:

• 2016 Toms River Election Guide: Where To Vote, Candidates, And More
• Brick 2016 Election Guide: Where To Vote, Candidates, And More
• South Brunswick Board of Education: Meet the Candidates
• ‘The 34’: Will Hoboken's Narrow Voter Margin Last Year Repeat In 2016?

Other information, courtesy of NJ Spotlight

Find your congressional district in NJ Spotlight's 2016 Election Guide.

Sample ballot with list of 2016 general election candidates.

Public questions: Here are the details on Question 1 and Question 2.

Here are some voters from the polling places:

Patch file photos