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As Election Day approaches in Mercer County, voters have several options to make their voices heard. Whether voting by mail, participating in early in-person voting, or casting a ballot at the polls on Election Day, residents can choose the method that works best for them.
Three Ways to Vote in Mercer County
- Vote By Mail: Registered voters can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot by following the instructions found at VOTE.NJ.GOV or by contacting the County Clerk.
- In-Person Early Voting: In person, you can vote on a voting machine at any early voting location. Early voting will be open Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, November 3. Hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 8pm and Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
- At Your Polling Place on Election Day: Vote in person at your polling place, from 6am to 8pm on Election Day, November 5. Your polling locations will be listed on your sample ballot.
Election Dates to Remember
- October 15, 2024: Voter Registration Deadline. Apply online
- October 29, 2024: Vote By Mail (VBM) Application Deadline (By Mail):
- November 4, 2024, by 3pm: Vote By Mail (VBM) Application Deadline (In-Person)
- October 26, 2024 – November 3, 2024: Early Voting Period
- November 5, 2024: General Election Day
- November 5, 2024: Vote By Mail (VBM) Return Deadline (by 8pm return by drop box or in US mai):
For more detailed information and to check your voter registration status, or to track your ballot, please visit the New Jersey State Election website at Vote.NJ.Gov or contact the Mercer County Clerk’s Election office at 609-989-6495.
Local Voting Resources
- Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters – https://hopewellvalleylwv.org/
- Register to Vote! https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml
- Mercer County Clerk – https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk
MercerMe will have continued news coverage as we enter the election season. Have questions or suggestions? Contact our interim editor at [email protected]
