Voting in New Jersey
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every New Jersey voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Cory BookerIncumbent · Democratic
- Justin Murphy · Republican
- Veronica Fernandez · END THE CORRUPTION!
- Joanne Kuniansky · Socialist Workers Party
Governor
No race for Governor in New Jersey this year.
Source: NJ Division of Elections, Official List: Candidates for US Senate, General Election 11/03/2026 (07/27/2026). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Full ballots on Voting On
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13 (21 days before Election Day), online, by mail or in person.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. Sites open at least 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. No appointment needed.
Election Day
Polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request one (no excuse)
Request by: By mail, received by Oct. 27. In person at the county clerk by 3 p.m. Nov. 2.
Return by: Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 9. Ballots with no postmark count if received by Nov. 5. Drop box or Board of Elections delivery by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Most voters do not need ID. Voters flagged as needing ID (usually first-time voters whose ID was not verified at registration) who do not bring it vote a provisional ballot.
Note: ID guidance comes from an older (2020) official FAQ; no current ID page was found.
From the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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