Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced measure the Department of Law and Public Safety is taking during the 2026 general election to help endure a fair and smooth-running election, to protect the right to vote, and to assist voters, election officials, and law enforcement in resolving any voting-related legal matters. The Attorney General also remind eligible New Jerseyans of the three way they can exercise the all-important right to vote: by mail, during early voting, and on Election Day.

“Our democracy’s continued success depends on free, fair, and secure elections,” said Attorney General Davenport. “As eligible New Jerseyans cast their ballots – whether by mail, through secure drop boxes, or in person – we are working to ensure they are protected from any illegal interference with their right to vote.”

Three Options for Voting. Eligible voters in New Jersey can vote in three ways:

• Voting by Mail: LPS encourages individuals who choose to exercise their right to vote by mail to submit their ballots early to avoid any potential issues with the U.S. Postal Service and to ensure their votes are counted. Voters may also submit their vote-by-mail ballots in secure ballot drop boxes located across the State or deliver their vote-by-mail ballots in person to their county’s Board of Elections Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can find contact information for their county election officials at https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-county-election-officials.shtml.

• Early Voting: From October 24 through November 1, voters who prefer to cast their ballots during in-person early voting may do so at any designated early-voting location in their home county. Voters can find their early voting locations at https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml.

• Voting on Election Day: Voters may visit their designated polling places to vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Voters can find their polling places at https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml.

Protecting Elections. The Attorney General and LPS play several roles in protecting New Jersey’s elections, from voter protection to election security.

Voter Protections. LPS enforces the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, a set of enhanced protections that Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law earlier this year. Among other things, the Act adds to existing protections against intimidation, discrimination, or unnecessary barriers to casting a ballot, and designates New Jersey’s Division on Civil Rights (DCR) to investigate and enforce the Act’s provisions.

DCR will have a team available throughout both early voting and Election Day to take reports from the public regarding voting concerns. Voters may report to DCR any tips or voting problems involving intimidation, deceptive practices, harassment, or other unlawful interference or barriers to voting by calling 1-833-NJDCR4U (1-833-653-2748). Voters may also submit complaints by email at NJDCR4U@njcivilrights.gov.

Election Administration. LPS’s Division of Law will have a team of dedicated attorneys available to provide around-the-clock legal advice to county elections officials during early voting and on Election Day. These attorneys work hard to ensure that elections run smoothly and that no eligible New Jerseyan is denied their lawful right to vote.

Election Security. The Division of Criminal Justice monitors claims of improper electioneering, election fraud, and other criminal violations, and directs reports of criminal violations to law enforcement as needed. The Attorney General’s updated Guidance on the Role of Law Enforcement in Election Activities – issued to law enforcement officials across the State – ensures that officers are fully informed about the role that law enforcement plays with regard to elections, as well as the limits to that role. In addition to efforts from within LPS, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell within the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness will monitor for both cyber and physical election-security threats.

Federal Threats. The Attorney General and LPS are also preparing for the possibility of federal interference with New Jersey’s elections. In addition to responding to any unlawful actions, the Attorney General will provide updated guidance as warranted at https://www.njoag.gov/resources/ag-guidelines.

Additional Information. New Jersey voters may consult the LPS Voting Rights Resources webpage for answers to frequently asked questions regarding the right to vote in the Garden State. Outside of LPS, the New Jersey Voter Information Portal of the New Jersey Division of Elections provides resources on polling locations, secure ballot drop boxes, county-level election office contacts, and other useful elections-related information. Members of the public can direct election-related questions to their County Superintendent of Elections or County Board of Elections, and can call the State’s Voter Information and Assistance line toll-free at 1-877-NJVOTER (1-877-658-6837) for any voting questions or to report a voting problem.