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5 days ago
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New Jersey Primary 2025: What you need to know for Election Day
NEW JERSEY - Voters across New Jersey will cast their ballots for the state's closed 2025 primary election on Tuesday. All eyes are on the race for governor with 11 candidates, six Democrats and five Republicans, vying to replace term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy in a crowded primary field. What we know Here's everything you need to know as you head to the polls for Election Day: Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 10. Voters in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. You can find your polling place online using your address. To vote in the New Jersey's closed 2025 Primary Election, voters must be: A U.S. citizen At least 18 years old A resident of their voting county for at least 30 days Registered with a political party A closed primary election means that Democrats and Republicans can only vote for their party's nominees to run in the general election. Voters who are not registered as a Democrat or Republican must declare a party to vote in the primary. Voters must complete a vote-by-mail ballot application, then return it to their county clerk's office. Once voters receive and complete their ballots, they must return them by mail, ballot drop box or elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. New Jersey residents will be voting for the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor, along with the general assemblies for districts 1-16. You can view a sample ballot based on your address online. The Source Information from this article was provided by the New Jersey Division of Elections.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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New Jersey Primary 2025: Everything you need to know
The Brief The New Jersey 2025 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 10. The election is a closed primary to elect candidates for New Jersey's next governor and general assemblies. Several voting deadlines are approaching this week. NEW JERSEY - Voters will head to the polls across the state next week to cast their ballots for New Jersey's closed 2025 primary election. What we know Here's everything you need to know before Election Day on Tuesday, June 10, from important deadlines to which races will appear on the ballot: May 20: Last day to register to vote June 3: Last day to request a mail ballot by mail June 6-8: Early voting June 9: Last day to request a mail ballot by person June 10: Election Day, last day to return a mail ballot To vote in the New Jersey's closed 2025 Primary Election, voters must be: A U.S. citizen At least 18 years old A resident of their voting county for at least 30 days Registered with a political party A closed primary election means that Democrats and Republicans can only vote for their party's nominees to run in the general election. Voters who are not registered as a Democrat or Republican must declare a party to vote in the primary. Voters must complete a vote-by-mail ballot application, then return it to their county clerk's office. Once voters receive and complete their ballots, they must return them by mail, ballot drop box or elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Early voting will take place from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8. New Jersey residents can vote in-person at early voting locations from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 10. Voters in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. You can find your polling place online using your address. New Jersey residents will be voting for the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor, along with the general assemblies for districts 1-16. You can view a sample ballot based on your address online. The Source Information from this article was provided by the New Jersey Division of Elections.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
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Voting in Burlington County? Workers offering tutorials on voting machines in Mount Laurel
Customers are wanted at the County Corner Store in Mount Laurel Township, where Burlington County election workers are running classes on using the voting machines introduced in 2024. Since April 12, members of the elections board have been running tutorials from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The same program was used last year ahead of the primary and general elections. Elections board workers at the 'store,' located at 1020 Briggs Road, also are performing more typical tasks, such as voter registration. More: New voting machines headed to all polls in Burlington County The November 2024 election saw unexpectedly long wait times for Burlington County residents hoping to vote. Voting hours were ultimately extended into early the following day. County officials hired a law firm to determine what the problems were, and the firm's report cited the timing for introducing the new machines, along with other factors including poor communication among election staff. To help educate potential voters, officials have posted a video that provides detailed instructions on how to use the equipment. The video is on the county website at: The deadline to register to vote is May 20 for the primary, which is June 10. You must be a member of a party to vote in their primary. Unaffiliated voters can participate by declaring a party affiliation with either the Republican or Democratic parties. Forms to declare a party affiliation may be picked up from the elections superintendent's office or on the county's website. You may register as a 17-year-old, but you can't vote until you're 18. Registration can be done at the elections superintendent's office, located at 301 Harper Drive in Moorestown or on the New Jersey Division of Elections website. More: Burlington County sets new budget. Here are some key points about the spending plan. Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Have a tip? Support local journalism with a subscription. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Sessions are offered at the County Corner Store in Mount Laurel
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Politics
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Who is running for NJ governor in 2025? And how much money have they raised thus far?
The candidate field for the June gubernatorial primary election in New Jersey appears to be set at 11. The next steps in the process is later this week, once the lists are official, as county officials meet to determine their respective ballot positions. Six Democrats and five Republicans met the March 24 deadline to file nominating petitions with the New Jersey Division of Elections. All of them submitted more than the 2,500 voter signatures required to qualify as primary candidates. More: Has South Jersey made this blue state more of a purple? Governor race may test the notion. Republican Mario M. Kranjac was the only candidate to face a petition challenge. Thomas Bonfonti, campaign manager for Republican candidate Bill Spadea, filed it against Kranjac. On Wednesday afternoon, the Kranjac campaign said the division had resolved the complaint in its favor and was preparing a statement. Kranjac also had a complaint against the division itself. The overall Democratic field is: Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop. U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ). Steve Sweeney, a former state Senate president. Sean Spiller, president of the New Jersey Education Association and former Montclair mayor. More: Waiting til April 15 to book a CPA is waiting too long The overall Republican field is: Jack Ciattarelli, the 2021 GOP nominee and a former state assemblyman. State Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Union). Spadea, a former conservative talk radio host. Justin Barbera, a contractor from Vincentown. Kranjac, an attorney and former Englewood Cliffs mayor. On Friday, the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission announced a sixth round of public funding awards for candidates for governor. It disbursed more than $2.65 million, for a total of about $25.82 million in this election cycle. Five recipients are Democrats: Baraka, $841,913; Sherrill, $552,085; Gottheimer, $463,556; Fulop, $212,000; and Sweeney, $158,840. So far, Gottheimer has received the most public funding among Democrats with more than $4.65 million. The two Republican recipients are: Ciattarelli, $311,334; and Bramnick, $107,690. So far, Ciattarelli has received the most public funding of any candidate with $5.5 million. The public funding program began in 1974. Candidates who raise $580,000 or more can qualify for up to $5.5 million. In exchange, they must limit their total primary spending to $8.7 million. Four Republicans who had declared as candidates did not file petitions last week: former state Sen. Ed Durr; former Burlington City Mayor James Fazzone; Roger Bacon, a production mechanic; and Monica Brinson, a teacher. Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Have a tip? Support local journalism with a subscription. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: NJ reports 11 candidates filed nominating petitions for governor
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
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South Jersey man, former state senator ends his bid for governor. Who he's backing.
Former New Jersey state Sen. Edward Durr is out of the Republican Party's gubernatorial primary race. The deadline was 4 p.m. Monday to file nominating petition signatures with the New Jersey Division of Elections to qualify for the June 10 ballot. Durr released a statement at 3:24 p.m. through campaign consultant Steve Kush to announce his decision. 'My supporters are the best!' Durr said. 'They worked down to the wire to ensure I have enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, and I thank them for their love and support. "Unfortunately, the second part of the equation is money.' More: Has South Jersey made this blue state more of a purple? Governor race may test the notion. Durr, a Gloucester County man who represented the 3rd District for one term, acknowledged that he couldn't raise the money needed to qualify for matching public funding from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The qualification threshold is $580,000. So far, Republican Jack Ciattarelli, the 2021 GOP gubernatorial candidate, and state Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Union) have qualified, plus four Democratic candidates as well. More: Burlington County Democrats endorse South Jersey's Steve Sweeney for governor 'Without matching funds, we are out of the debates, making it difficult to get our message beyond those who already support this campaign,' Durr said. 'Additionally, this campaign has always been about making New Jersey affordable. "That is not going to happen without a conservative candidate who supports President Trump and the MAGA movement.' Durr added that he's supporting former radio host Bill Spadea for the GOP nomination as the best conservative, pro-MAGA candidate in the race. 'I will not make the mistakes that were made in the gubernatorial primary four years ago and split the MAGA conservative vote,' Durr said, also hinting that this isn't the end of his political involvement. 'Jon Bramnick openly admits he is not MAGA, and Jack Ciattarelli has always been a never-Trumper.' Other Republicans who have announced a bid for New Jersey governor in 2025 are: Roger Bacon, production mechanic. Monica Brinson, teacher. Jim Fazzone, former Burlington City mayor. Mario Kranjac, former Englewood Cliffs mayor. Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Have a tip? Support local journalism with a subscription. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Edward Durr drops out of GOP primary race before filing deadline
