Middlesex County officials have been informed that, due to an active law enforcement investigation, Avenel Middle School will no longer be available as a polling location for today’s General Election. To ensure that all voters in the affected district can cast their ballots safely and without disruption, this polling location has been relocated to Woodbine Avenue Elementary School #23, located at 89 Woodbine Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001.

Middlesex County recognizes that any change on Election Day may cause inconvenience and appreciates the public’s understanding. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and with the highest priority placed on public safety. The County remains firmly committed to transparency and to ensuring that every eligible voter can participate in a fair, secure, and accessible election.

Voters can find updated polling information by visiting www.middlesexcountynj.gov/vote.

Editor's Note: an earlier version of this post contained a link to a News 12 story reporting on an ICE raid in Avenel last week.

This is a NEW case, connected to the bombs reported by the AG and Secretary of State, unrelated to the ICE raid. No correlation.

Another Update from Middlesex County Officials Regarding Polling Location Change in Avenel and North Brunswick:

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County officials have been informed that, due to an active law enforcement investigation, two polling locations will no longer be available for use during today’s General Election:

• Avenel Middle School polling location has been relocated to Woodbine Avenue Elementary School #23, located at 89 Woodbine Avenue, Avenel, NJ 07001.
• Livingston Park Elementary School polling location has been relocated to Linwood School, located at 25 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, NJ 08902.

These relocations were made out of an abundance of caution and with the highest priority placed on public safety. Both alternate locations are in close proximity to the original polling sites, ensuring voters are not disenfranchised or significantly inconvenienced.

Middlesex County recognizes that any change on Election Day may cause inconvenience and appreciates the public’s understanding. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and with the highest priority placed on public safety. The County remains firmly committed to transparency and to ensuring that every eligible voter can participate in a fair, secure, and accessible election.

Voters can find updated polling information by visiting www.middlesexcountynj.gov.