2026 Midterm Election Information


Planning to vote in the November 3 midterm elections? Make sure you’re registered by October 13, 2026.
Register online through New Jersey’s official voter registration portal:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register

Already registered? You can also check your voter registration status:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check


Early In-Person Voting: October 24 – November 1, 2026

You can vote in person before Election Day at any designated early voting location in Essex County, regardless of your assigned Election Day polling place.

  • Monday–Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Find Essex County early voting locations:
https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

Check your voter registration status:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check


Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM throughout New Jersey. Nutley residents should vote at their assigned polling location.

Find your Election Day polling place:
https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search


October 24 – November 1
In-person early voting is available.

October 27
Deadline for the county clerk to receive an application for a mail-in ballot to be sent by mail.

November 2, by 3 p.m.
Last opportunity to apply for a mail-in ballot in person at the county clerk’s office.

November 3, by 8 p.m.
Deadline to place a completed ballot in an authorized drop box or deliver it to the county Board of Elections. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 9.


Nutley’s official ballot drop box:
Nutley Town Hall, 1 Kennedy Drive in front of the building. Open 24/7 until 8 PM on Election Day.

You can also return your ballot through USPS. It must be postmarked anytime between now and November 3 and received by November 9.


At the Federal level: https://www.njdems.org/elected-officials

At the State Level: https://www.njdems.org/democratic-leadership

Endorsed candidates for Essex county: https://www.essexdems.org/2026-endorsed-candidates