Hoboken Voters Prep For 2017 Primary Election On Tuesday

HOBOKEN, NJ — The following release comes courtesy of the City of Hoboken. Send local news tips, photos and press releases to eric.kiefer@patch.com

The Primary Election in New Jersey will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. The Republican and Democratic primary elections include candidates for Governor, State Senator, General Assembly, County Clerk, Freeholder, and State Committee. The Democratic primary also includes the election of members for the County Committee. Registered, unaffiliated voters may vote in either primary by declaring their party affiliation at the polls.

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., whether the line is inside or outside of the polling location, you have the right to remain in line and vote.

FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION

To find your polling location, visit: https://voter.njsvrs.com/elections/polling-lookup.html.

Please note that the polling location listed on sample ballots mailed to voters in Ward 4, District 5 includes the incorrect location. The polling location has been changed from the Hoboken Boys and Girls Club to the Multi Service Center, 124 Grand Street.

KNOW YOUR VOTING DISTRICT

Several polling locations include multiple voting districts, each with a separate line and voting machine. To determine your district and save time at the polls, check the sample ballot you received in the mail or refer to the Hoboken Ward map: www.hobokennj.gov/docs/clerk/HobokenWardMap.pdf

VOTING BY PROVISIONAL BALLOT

If your name is not in the poll book, or if for any reason you are told that you cannot vote, **you have the right to vote by provisional ballot**. View the New Jersey Voters’ Bill of Rights poster for more information: http://www.njelections.org/co-polling-posters/2016-bill-rights-poster-english.pdf

FIRST TIME VOTERS

The Hall Institute and League of Women Voters of New Jersey have produced a step-by-step video guide on what to expect when voting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bbmod3PG8M

REGISTERED TO VOTE?

To check if you are registered to vote, visit: https://voter.njsvrs.com/PublicAccess/servlet/com.saber.publicaccess.control.PublicAccessNavigationServlet?USERPROCESS=PublicSearch

WHERE TO CALL WITH VOTING ISSUES

If you encounter any issues voting or trying to vote, please call the Hudson County Board of Elections: 201-369-7745/7746/7747/7748/7749/7799/7794/7797

ELECTION DAY RESULTS

To see election results visit: www.hudsoncountyclerk.org/election-results/

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