Important Election Dates

Election Day is four weeks from today, Nov. 3rd, and there are some important dates you need to be you aware of.

Voter Registration – Deadline Oct. 13: In order to vote in the upcoming election, you must be registered in the county where you live. If you would like to cast a ballot for the candidate of your choice, but have not registered, don’t worry – you still have time. The deadline to register is Oct. 13. Click here for registration information.

Vote by Mail for the First Time – Deadline Oct. 27: Voting has been made more convenient and easier than ever for New Jerseyans who find it difficult to get to the polls. For the first time, you can vote by mail. To be eligible, you must complete the Application for Vote by Mail Ballot, and mail the application to your County Clerk up to seven days prior to the election. The deadline is Oct. 27 to complete the Vote by Mail Ballot. A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3 p.m. the day before the election. Click here for information regarding voting by mail.

Vote on Nov. 3: Exercise your civic responsibility and vote on Election Day. A democracy only functions properly when our citizens vote. Click here to find your polling location.

Voter Education Tools

Download Poster with Important Dates – Display Prominently: Please click here to download a poster listing these important dates; display in areas frequented by your employees.

Familiarize Yourself with the Candidates: Visit the Chamber’s Election 2009 website to better understand the positions of the candidates. Take advantage of this opportunity to become a more informed voter. Review the wealth of information assembled and share it with others so that they, too, are encouraged to cast a ballot on Election Day. Click here to visit the Chamber’s Election 2009 page.

Candidate Joint Appearances

Gubernatorial Candidates Answer Your Questions Tonight: Emmy Award-winning anchor Steve Adubato and New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidates will participate tonight at 10 p.m. in “On the Line: Decision 2009,” a live prime-time call-in special on THIRTEEN. Adubato moderates as the candidates respond to listener call-in and e-mail questions.

Chamber Social Media

You may also access voter information by becoming a fan on the Chamber's Facebook page and by requesting our Twitter updates.