General Election Deadlines and FAQs

The general election is just three weeks away, and several major deadlines are looming ahead of Nov. 8:

Tuesday, Oct. 18 is the deadline for new voter registration. New voters can register by mail, by sending in a registration form to the Burlington County Office of Elections, or in person at the office on Eayrestown Road in Mt. Holly.

Nov. 1–the deadline for mailed applications for vote-by-mail ballots.

Nov. 4–the deadline for electronic applications for vote-by-mail ballots for qualifying military and overseas federal employees.

Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.–the deadline for in-person applications for a vote-by-mail ballot at the county Office of Elections.

Common questions about voter registration, from the county Office of Elections:

Who is eligible to register to vote in Burlington County?

You can register if you are:

• a U.S. citizen

• 18 years of age by election day

• a resident of the state and county at least 30 days prior to the election

(NJSA 19:4-1, 19:31-5)

What information do I need to register?

Under the federal Help America Vote Act, new voters registering for the first time are required to provide the last four digits of their Social Security number or their full driver's license number during registration.

How long is my voter registration valid?

Your registration will be valid indefinitely, if you have not moved from Burlington County or have not been disenfranchised.

Do I have to declare a party?

No, but you can also fill out a party declaration form when registering, if you choose.

Is there an election in Cinnaminson this year?

There is. There are two township committee seats up for election and five candidates vying for the spots. They are Independents , and , and Republican incumbents and