Mercer County 2021 Elections: How To Participate In Early Voting

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The biggest change to the elections this year is in the realm of early voting. New Jersey passed legislation in March to enact in-person, early voting available throughout the state for the general election.

Read More Here: Gov. Murphy Signs New Law Expanding Voting Access In New Jersey

The state will see early voting for the general election from Oct. 23 to 31 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

What Is Early Voting?

Early voting is an opportunity for those who haven't requested a mail-in ballot before Election Day. The new option will use electronic poll books and new voting machines to provide voters with access to their ballot at various locations.

Those who participate in early voting won't be allowed to send a mail-in ballot or vote in person on Election Day.

Am I Eligible to Vote Early?

All eligible voters in Mercer County can vote early this election. Click here to check if you're registered.

When And Where Can I Vote Early?

Based on state guidelines, there are eight early voting locations in Mercer County. Here are the locations:

• East Windsor: Mercer County Library-Hickory Corner Road (Meeting room), 138 Hickory Corner Rd, East Windsor 08520
• Ewing: Element Hotel Ewing Princeton (Conference room), 1000 Sam Weinroth Rd East
• Ewing 08628
• Hamilton: Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton (Conference room), 530 US-130, Hamilton 08691
• Lawrence: Mercer County Library-Lawrence (Meeting room), 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence 08648
• Pennington: Pennington Fire Company, 120 Broemel Place, Pennington 08534
• Trenton: Cure Insurance Arena (Gate C), 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton 08611
• Princeton Junction: Mercer County Community College Conference Center (Old Trenton Rd Entrance), 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Princeton Junction 08550
• Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center (To the Left of the Bagel Nook), 301 N Harrison St, Princeton 08540

In-Person Early Voting Poll Location information is regularly being updated by the state.

Can I Choose Other Voting Options?

Yes, voters who applied for a mail-in ballot may vote by mail. Voters may also cast a ballot in person at their local polling station on Election Day, Nov. 2.

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