Monmouth County Election Offices To Hold Extended Hours: See When

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County's three election offices are set to have extended hours ahead of the 2026 General Election, County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon said.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, the three offices (the Clerk of Elections, Superintendent of Elections, and Board of Elections) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist voters in the days leading up to the election.

Located at 300 Halls Mill Road in Freehold, the three election offices are open during normal business hours on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Voters looking to apply for a mail-in ballot may do so in person or by designated messenger at the Clerk of Elections Office at 300 Halls Mill Road up until 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the day before Election Day.

Completed mail-in ballots may be returned in person to the Board of Elections (also at 300 Halls Mill Road) by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.

If delivered in person, the voter or the bearer must present identification when submitting the ballot, Hanlon said.

Completed mail-in ballots can also be returned via regular USPS mail and must be postmarked on or before Election Day.

Completed ballots can also be submitted via an authorized drop box on or before 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can click here to view the list of drop box locations.

Questions about drop boxes may be directed to the Monmouth County Board of Elections at (732) 431-7802.

Voters who have damaged, lost, or misplaced a mail-in ballot may receive a replacement ballot by visiting the Clerk of Elections Office. Contact the Clerk of Elections Office at (732) 431-7790 with any questions pertaining to applying for, obtaining, or replacing a mail-in ballot.

For more information, you can visit MonmouthCountyVotes.gov or download the free Monmouth County Votes mobile app.