Politics & Government
New Safeguards In Place For Early NJ Voters
This year's early voting period will run through Sunday, June 8. The Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 10.
NEW JERSEY - Early in-person voting for New Jersey primary elections is set to begin on Tuesday, June 3, and the state is taking extra preventative measures to ensure a fair and smooth process.
In an announcement on Monday, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin detailed the steps that the Department of Law and Safety is using to protect voting rights, civil rights and other legal matters that stem from the ballot box.
“Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy. Here in New Jersey, we are proud to have free, fair, and secure elections, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that every eligible voter is able to exercise their fundamental right to vote,” added AG Platkin. “We have the systems in place to address and resolve voting-related issues as they arise, and we will not tolerate any attempts to interfere with or disrupt our democratic process.”
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According to Platkin’s office, the Division of Law will have a team of dedicated attorneys available to advise county elections officials around the clock. The Department of Law and Public Safety, and New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell are going to be monitoring election interference and security threats, both cyber and physical.
This year’s early voting period will run through Sunday, June 8. The Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 10.
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Polling locations will be open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. with no appointment necessary.
The Voter Protection Initiative began in 2022 to safeguard both primary, and general, elections through partnerships with communities to identify and address issues of voting access.
The Voting Rights Resources website offers answers to frequently asked questions about the right to vote, and outlines the necessary avenue to report any concerns.
You may also contact the Voter Information and Assistance line toll-free at 1-877-NJVOTER (1-877-658-6837).
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