Vote In 2023 Primary Election, Newark Group Urges: What To Know

NEWARK, NJ — It won’t be long before Democrats and Republicans in New Jersey will get a chance to select their candidates for the general election in November. And a Newark-based advocacy group wants to make sure that Brick City residents have the info they need to make their vote count in the 2023 primary election.

In an effort to boost voter turnout, Project Ready recently released a list of frequently asked questions ahead of the primary election, which will take place on Tuesday, June 6. Learn more on their website.

In New Jersey, there are three ways you can vote, the group noted:

1. Vote by mail: Ballots must be postmarked, delivered in person to the County Board of Elections Office, or placed in a secure ballot drop box by June 6 at 8 p.m. Click here to find a ballot dropbox location.
2. In person early voting: All registered voters have the option to vote at ANY early voting location in the county from June 2 to June 4. Find early voting by clicking here.
3. Election Day at your polling place: Click here to find your polling location.

Here are some other FAQs for Newark residents who plan to vote on June 6, according to Project Ready:

What are the important dates I need to know for the Primary Election?

• May 30: Deadline to apply for a Mail-in Ballot by mail
• June 2-4: In-person early voting period
• June 5: Deadline for In-person Mail-in Ballot applications (up to 3 pm)
• June 6: ELECTION DAY!

Which offices will we be voting for?

In Essex County, we'll be voting for the State Senate, General Assembly, County Surrogate, and Members of the Essex County Board of Commissioners.

Who are the candidates on the ballot?

The Essex County Clerk website has sample ballots listing all of the candidates which you can find here: https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/Essex-Sample-Ballots.pdf

How do I request a Mail-in Ballot?

Complete and send in the Vote by Mail application form that be downloaded from the Essex Clerk website: https://www.essexclerk.com/Services/6

How can I check if I'm registered to vote?

Visit https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check

How do I find my polling location? Use the Polling place search tool:

https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search or Click here.

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