Middlesex County Offers Multiple Ways to Vote in the 2024 General Election

Middlesex County provides easy voting methods; including voting in person during Early Voting or on Election Day; mailing ballots through the USPS; or dropping a ballot in a secure drop box in more than 30 locations countywide

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County is providing voters in New Jersey with many easy and accessible ways to cast their vote in the 2024 General Election on November 5, 2024. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS); dropping a ballot in any of the 30+ secure drop boxes across the County; nine days of in-person early voting at any of the 10 early vote locations in the county; or voting in person at their assigned polling location on Election Day.

Middlesex County is committed to making voting as convenient and accessible as possible for residents. To learn more about all the options available, visit middlesexcountynj.gov/vote.

UPDATE: The Office of the Middlesex County Clerk, Elections Division, and the Middlesex County Board of Elections Office have relocated to 26 Kennedy Boulevard, Suite B, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

“Every American has the unalienable right and duty to shape our government, and it’s vital that we all make our voices heard,” said Middlesex County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin. “Middlesex County urges every resident to stay informed, choose the voting method that works best for them, and actively participate in our democracy — because every vote truly matters.”

HOW TO VOTE IN THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

There are three ways to vote in the 2024 General Election:

• Vote–By–Mail with a Mail-In Ballot
• In-person Early Voting on Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, November 3
• In-person voting on General Election Day on Tuesday, November 5

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

• The deadline to register to vote in the General Election is October 15, 2024
• The deadline to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot is October 29, 2024
• The deadline to apply in person for a Mail-In Ballot is November 4, 2024 by 3 pm

VOTE BY MAIL

Registered voters can submit a Mail-In Ballot request in writing by filling out an application by going to middlesexcountynj.gov/vote and clicking on “Vote by Mail.” Mail-In Ballot Applications submitted by mail must be received by the County Clerk’s Office no later than seven days prior to Election Day. Voters may also apply for a Mail-In Ballot in person or by authorized messenger at the Office of the County Clerk at 26 Kennedy Boulevard, Suite B, East Brunswick up to 3 pm on Monday, November 4 (the day before the election).

Voters can choose one of the following options to return their Mail-In Ballot:

• Mail the ballot through the United States Postal Service. Mail-In Ballots must be postmarked on or before 8 pm on General Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

• • Properly postmarked Mail-In Ballots must be received by the County Board of Elections by 8 pm on November 11.

• Take it directly to the Board of Elections Office, 26 Kennedy Boulevard, Suite B, East Brunswick, before 8 pm on General Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
• Drop the ballot in a designated Middlesex County Board of Elections drop box by 8 pm on November 5, 2024.

The County’s website has a HYPERLINK “https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-community-services/board-of-elections/vote/drop-boxes“list of drop boxes located in every municipality throughout the County. The Middlesex County Board of Elections maintains drop boxes, which are secure and monitored 24/7 by video surveillance. Ballots are collected from drop boxes on a regular basis.

If you do not receive your Mail-In Ballot by October 9, you may request a replacement Mail-In Ballot from the County Clerk’s office by calling 732-745-4202 or by sending a replacement ballot request form.

Please note, Vote-By-Mail Ballots CANNOT be returned to in-person Early Voting polling locations or General Election Day polling locations.

VOTING EARLY IN PERSON

Registered voters who prefer to vote in person can choose to do so at any of the 10 early voting locations in Middlesex County. In-person early voting will be open Saturday, October 28 through Sunday, November 3 for the 2024 General Election. Hours will be Monday to Saturday, 10 am–8 pm and Sunday, 10 am–6 pm. No appointment is necessary.

In-person early voting polling sites are located in the following municipalities throughout Middlesex County:

• East Brunswick
• Edison
• Monroe
• New Brunswick
• Old Bridge
• Perth Amboy
• Piscataway
• Sayreville
• South Brunswick
• Woodbridge

Voters who receive a Mail-In Ballot but do not return their ballot may still vote in person by provisional ballot at an early voting location.

More information, including the addresses of Early Voting locations, can be found on your sample ballot or by going to middlesexcountynj.gov/vote and clicking on “Early Voting.”

VOTING IN PERSON ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY

In-person voting is available to all registered voters in Middlesex County. Voters may vote in person at their assigned polling place on General Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All polling locations can be found on the County website or on your sample ballot, which will be mailed two weeks prior to the General Election.

Polling locations will be open from 6 am to 8 pm on General Election Day.

Voters who receive a Mail-In Ballot but do not return their ballot may still vote in person by provisional ballot at their assigned polling place on General Election Day, November 5. For any questions or concerns related to voting, call the County Clerk’s Office at 732-745-4202.

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ

Middlesex County is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities, 19 parks in the County park system, and world-class healthcare and research facilities making it one of the nation’s most dynamic regions and a leader in life science, transportation, the arts, and food innovation. As one of the most diverse populations in the country, Middlesex County is home to over 860,000 residents living throughout 25 municipalities. The County’s award-winning Middlesex County Magnet Schools system and two-year Middlesex College uphold its position as #1 in the state for best schools, offering secondary and postsecondary education and workforce development programs that create a unique ecosystem where opportunities abound. Conveniently located between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County is a leading destination for businesses and residents alike to live, work, and play – and has been since the 17th century. For more information, visit middlesexcountynj.gov  and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.