Vote for Bernie Sanders in the New Jersey primary election by July 7th

Who can participate?
How do I register to vote for Bernie?
Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?
How do I vote by mail?
Can I vote early?
Do I need to bring my ID?
What is provisional voting?
Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Who can participate?

In order to vote in New Jersey, you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen;
  • A resident of New Jersey; and
  • At least 18 years old by July 7, 2020. 

If you have been convicted of a felony, you will automatically regain your voting rights once you complete your prison sentence.

How do I register to vote for Bernie?

June 16, 2020 is the deadline to register to vote for Bernie. You can register by filling out the application form by your county and mailing it or dropping it off in person. Your voter registration form must be received by June 16. You can still register to vote 21 days from election day.

Click here to check your voter registration status.

Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?

Democrats and unaffiliated voters can vote for Bernie in the primary election. 

If you are registered in another party, you must change your affiliation to Democrat by April 8 to vote for Bernie. Click here to find the form to change your party affiliation to Democrat. Send the form to your county clerk’s office.

How do I vote by mail?

Any registered voter can vote by mail. 

Requesting your absentee ballot:

  • To receive your ballot by mail, the application must be received by the County Clerk 7 days prior to the election (June 30, 2020). 
  • June 30, 2020 is the deadline for your clerk’s office to receive your request for an absentee ballot. Click here to find your county’s application form for an absentee ballot.
  • You can request an absentee ballot in person at your clerk’s office by 3pm on July 6, 2020, the day before the election.

Returning your vote-by-mail ballot:

  • July 7 is the deadline to return your completed absentee ballot.
  • If you mail in your ballot, it must be postmarked by July 7, and your clerk’s office must receive it by June 7.

If you drop off your ballot in person, you must bring it to your clerk’s office by July 7.

Can I vote early?

Any registered Democrat can vote early in person from April 18 through June 1 at their county clerk’s office. You will fill out a form before voting.

Do I need to bring my ID?

No, you are not required to bring ID when voting, in most cases.

If you did not provide a valid ID when you registered to vote, you will be asked to show your ID when you go vote. Some examples of acceptable IDs include: 

  • New Jersey driver’s license;
  • Military or other government ID; and
  • Student or job ID.

To see a full list of acceptable forms of ID, please click here.

What is provisional voting?

If your name does not appear on the voter list, if you do not have a photo ID with you, or if the poll workers question your eligibility for any reason, do not give up voting for Bernie! 

First, make sure you are at the right polling location. If you are at the wrong polling location and are able, make sure you get to your assigned polling location.

If it’s confirmed that you are at the right polling place but your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot! You have the right to cast a provisional ballot even if your name isn’t on the voter list. It will be counted after the election official determines that you were eligible to vote.

Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Yes! You have the right to bring someone into the voting booth to help you vote, as long as they do not represent your employer or union. You can bring a relative, a friend or anyone else you trust.

In addition, every polling place is required to be accessible and have voting systems that allow voters with disabilities to vote independently and privately.