Fill it. Not sure how to fill out your mail in ballot? Watch County Clerk Mary Melfi's video How to Complete Your Vote By Mail Ballot.

Polling location for YOUR address click here -> NJ Division of Elections

Still not sure?  Send us a note and we will help you figure it out. 

Four Options for Returning Your Ballot

1. Board of Elections in Flemington: Ballots can be returned to the Board of Elections, 71 Main Street, Flemington anytime up until 8:00 pm on Election Day.  Any ballot being returned on behalf of another voter must have the ‘BEARER’ section filled out on the outer envelope with the name and address of the person delivering the ballot(s). Anyone bringing a ballot into the Board of Elections will be asked for ID.
   • Voters may return their OWN ballot.
   • Voters may return up to 3 ADDITIONAL ballots. 
   • Voters may return up to 5 additional ballots for family members in the same household.
2. Ballot Drop Boxes: Voters may drop their OWN ballot in any one of 12 ballot DROP BOXES in Hunterdon County (see below).  They may also return ballots of other Hunterdon County residents, according to the criteria above for delivering a ballot to the Board of Elections.
3. Mail by USPS: Voters may mail their OWN ballot by the United States Postal Service.  There will be a postage paid return envelope with your ballot.  If you will be mailing your ballot plan to do so by October 20.

Voters will receive a letter with their polling location and drop box locations.  You can also go to nj.gov/state/elections/ to get drop box and polling locations.

Voting at a Polling Site will be Limited

• Voting at the polling place will be by provisional ballot only except for those with disabilities requiring a machine vote.
• In Hunterdon, there will be one polling place per municipality and some polling locations have been changed for this election.  Voters will receive a letter with their polling location prior to Election Day.  You can also go to nj.gov/state/elections/ to get your polling location.
• Ballots may be dropped off at designated polling locations.
• Schools are closed on November 3 to allow use as a polling place.

Hunterdon County Board of Elections website

Hunterdon County Drop Box locations

A person who transports a voted (completed) vote by mail ballot for someone else is considered a "Bearer". Bearers are limited to three (3) non-household ballots per election, except that an authorized bearer may transport up to five (5) ballots in an election if those voters are immediate family members residing in the same household as the bearer.

• Not to exceed (5) ballots in total for any election
• The Bearer MUST SIGN the "Bearer Portion" of the outer envelope of the ballot in the presence of the voter when taking custody of the ballot.

Any Bearer Ballots that exceed the limit must be REJECTED. If the Bearer is hand-delivering the ballot to the county Board of Elections, then he/she MUST SHOW ID AND SIGN the Bearer Book. It is against the law for anyone except you, the voter, to mail or transport your ballot unless the outer envelope is sealed and the “Bearer Portion” is completed.

NJ DOS Board of Elections

Not sure if you are already registered to vote.  Click here -> NJ Division of Elections

No, you cannot bring your ballot to your polling place on Election Day. However, you can bring your completed and sealed ballot in-person to your county’s Board of Elections office, or place it in a secure “ballot drop box” located throughout your county.

NJ DOS Division of Elections: https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/vote-by-mail.shtml

If you are an Unaffiliated Voter and would like to vote in a primary election, you must declare your party affiliation.

You can declare your party affiliation prior to the election.  Additionally, an unaffiliated voter can affiliate with the Democratic or Republican Party on the day of the primary and then may then vote on the voting machine.

Once you declare affiliation to a party, you remain affiliated, unless you make a specific request to become an unaffiliated voter again. 

To Vote by mail, an unaffiliated voter must declare their party affiliation by April 10, 2024. 

Important Election Dates for Hunterdon County

How do I change my party Affiliation?  Complete a party affiliation form and submit to County Clerk by April 10, 2024.

Hunterdon County Party Affiliation Form

To register in New Jersey, you must be:

• A United States citizen

• At least 17 years old, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18

• A resident of the county for 30 days before the election

• A person NOT currently serving a sentence, probation or parole because of a felony conviction

The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections for your county.

EARLY VOTING CENTERS

North Location
North Branch Library Meeting Room
65 Halstead St
Clinton NJ 08809
Map

Central Location
Hunterdon County Library Meeting Room
314 State Route 12
Building 3
Flemington NJ 08822
Map

South Location
South County Fairgrounds
4-H Building
1207 Route 179
Lambertville NJ 08530
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2022 Election Dates

 Elections

Primary Election June 7, 2022
General Election November 8, 2022

Voter Registration Deadlines

Primary Election May 17, 2022
General Election October 11, 2022

Petition Filing Deadlines

Primary: Monday, April 4, 2022 petition filing deadline 4 p.m. for June Primary.   County Candidates with County Clerk; Local/County Committee with Municipal Clerk

Annual School: Monday, July 25, 2022 petition filing deadline 4 p.m. for School Board Election

Party Affiliation

Wednesday, April 13, 2022, last day to file Party Declaration Forms to change Political Party Affiliation for the June Primary

You do NOT need to a provide a reason for voting by mail.

*** Note 2020 Election *** due to COVID, Governor Murphy has issued an Executive Order regarding the 2020 General Election. Click here for details.

Vote by Mail (VBM)

• Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application - English
  Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application - Espanol
• Military VBM Application
• NJ Residents outside of Hunterdon County

VOTE BY MAIL INFORMATION

In 2018, Governor Murphy signed a bill that revised the Vote by Mail law and process. Based on your past voting history and previous Vote by Mail applications on file, you will automatically receive Vote by Mail Ballots for All Future Elections .  The option of All General (November) Elections or All Elections in a Calendar Year no longer exists.  The options are now a Specific Single Election or to automatically receive All Future Elections.  If you have any questions regarding your status, please contact the Hunterdon County Clerk at (908)788-1214.

If you are not currently signed up and wish to automatically receive All Future Election Vote by Mail Ballots, please complete a new application  and return completed application to the Hunterdon County Clerk, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ  08822. Any voter submitting an application to automatically receive all future ballots has the ability to request to be removed by informing the County Clerk in writing.

If you wish to apply to receive a Mail-In Ballot for a specific election, ballots are available 45 days prior to an election.  You may mail an application at any time specifying the election or visit the County Clerk in person.

Here are some tips for filling out your mail-in ballot.

• Remember to sign it!
• Keep it consistent. This is not a time to try out a new signature. (hint- check your Drivers license and use a similar signature).  If signature has changed - send a new one to HC Clerk via a Party Declaration Form with a note on it - see new signature.

• Careful not to 'over vote' by selecting too many names for the office.  e.g. Selected TWO from the list.

• A person who transports a voted (completed) vote by mail ballot for someone else is considered a "Bearer". Bearers are limited to three (3) non-household ballots per election, except that an authorized bearer may transport up to five (5) ballots in an election if those voters are immediate family members residing in the same household as the bearer.
   
  • Not to exceed (5) ballots in total for any election
  • X The Bearer MUST SIGN the "Bearer Portion" of the outer envelope of the ballot in the presence of the voter when taking custody of the ballot.
    
    
• Any Bearer Ballots that exceed the limit must be REJECTED. If the Bearer is hand-delivering the ballot to the county Board of Elections, then he/she MUST SHOW ID AND SIGN the Bearer Book. It is against the law for anyone except you, the voter, to mail or transport your ballot unless the outer envelope is sealed and the “Bearer Portion” is completed.

*** Note 2020 Election *** due to COVID, Governor Murphy has issued an Executive Order regarding the 2020 General Election.  Click here for details.

No, you do NOT need a reason to vote by mail, nor do you need to justify why you want it. Simply fill out the application and your ballot will be mailed to your home address prior to election day.

Remember, however, if you are set to receive your ballot by mail, you should not plan to go to the polls on election day.  

Ask for a provisional ballot, do not let anyone tell you that you are not allowed to vote. 

How do I vote by mail?

If you didn't receive your ballot, check the date it was mailed here.  If it has been 7 days since it was mailed, please contact the County Clerk’s office at (908)788-1214 or (908)788-1378.

Yes, Ballot Drop boxes are safe. 

There are cameras trained on the boxes to record people depositing ballots.

Yes, all provisional ballots are counted and included in the election results.

Welcome to the party!

If you are currently registered to vote, but have not declared affiliation to a party or if you would like to declare yourself as a Democrat, you can get the party declaration form by clicking  here . 

If you have moved, fill out a Voter Registration Application and return to 

Requirements to be a Challenger:

As Democrats, we strongly believe in everyone's right to vote. Let us help you.  Drop us a line! 

What is the Hunterdon County BOARD of COUNTY COMMISSIONERS?

The Board is made up of 5 Commissioners, elected in staggering election periods.  Each of the Commissioner is Elected at-large.

A full-time County Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of County Government. The board selects a director each year from amongst its members to lead meetings.

What are the responsibilities of a Commissioner?

Each Commissioner chairs a standing committee: 

• Human Services
• Finance and Administrative Services
• Public Works
• Public Health & Safety
• Each Commissioner oversees:
  • County Higher Education and Vocational Technical Schools
  • Road and Bridge Maintenance
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Social Services
  • County Budget

NOTICE TO VOTERS – It is important to properly cast your vote for a Write-In or Personal Choice Candidate will not be counted by the voting machine. The office chosen when a Write-In or Personal Choice vote is entered is the only office for which that vote will be recorded. Any improperly cast vote will not be counted. Please review the instructions carefully before entering your Write-In or Personal Choice Candidate. If you have any questions regarding casting a vote for a Write-in or Personal Choice Candidate, please ask the district board worker prior to entering the voting booth.

The following is a step-by-step procedure for casting a vote for a write-in or personal choice candidate:

1. For contests that allow write-in votes, touch the PERSONAL CHOICE selection on the contest screen.
   
2. The system displays an on-screen keyboard.
   
3. Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter the write-in name, then touch “Accept”. The Name will now appear on the screen for that contest.
4. Continue voting until all contests in this election have been completed.
5. When all selections are made, review the screen to verify and/or change selections before printing or casting the ballot.
   

AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING THE ENTIRE BALLOT, PRESS THE GREEN 'PRINT BALLOT’ BUTTON LOCATED ON YOUR LOWER RIGHT-HAND SIDE. DO NOT PRESS THE 'CAST BALLOT' BUTTON UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED YOUR PRINTED BALLOT AND ARE READY FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED. ANY CHANGES TO YOUR PRINTED BALLOT REQUIRE YOU TO QUIT THE VOTING SESSION PRIOR TO CASTING YOUR BALLOT.

HCDC is an acronym for Hunterdon County Democratic Committee.  We are the Official Democratic Party of Hunterdon County.  To learn more, click here.