Research Guides: Vote!: 2024: Federal, State & Local Elections

Vote!

A guide to voting in local, state and federal elections for Stevens students and New Jersey residents.

2024 NJ Elections: Dates & Deadlines

GENERAL ELECTION

Up for Election: President, Senate, House of Representatives, Local Elections

October 26 - November 3: Early Voting Period (at select locations)
Registered voters can vote at any early voting location in their county.
Hoboken location: Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
October 29: Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot BY MAIL for the General Election
November 4 (by 3:00pm): Deadline to apply IN PERSON for a Mail-In Ballot for the General Election
- Submit your application in person at your County Clerk's office.
November 5: General Election Day
- Vote IN PERSON: Polls will be open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Check your voting location with the Polling Place Search tool
- Vote BY MAIL: Ballots must be returned in one of the following ways by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day:
- By MAIL: Ballots must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day and be received by the county’s Board of Elections on or before the sixth day after the close of the polls.
- Via SECURE DROP BOX
- To your county's BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE

VOTER INFORMATION

Are you registered? Do you know where to go to vote? Check here for your voter records!

NJ My Voter Record Account (NJ Division of Elections)
All registered voters can sign up for a Voter Record Account through the NJ Division of Elections. Your account will provide you with the current status of your mail-in ballot, as well as your history of voting by mail. You can also use the account to find your polling location, county election official contact information, and the history of NJ elections in which you have voted.
Vote.gov
Not from NJ? Vote.gov provides voting information for every state and American territory, including online registration for the states that allow it.

COLLEGE VOTERS

Student Voter Registration & Voting (NJ Division of Elections)
Information specifically for students who are from and/or go to NJ colleges.
You can register to vote where you get mail, so if you commute or live off-campus, register where you live! Or if you've registered at home, you can get a vote-by-mail ballot wherever you are.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A VOTER

NJ Voter Rights and Accessibility Information (NJ Division of Elections)
You have rights as a registered voter to a ballot, appropriate information, and accessible voting machines. Read the NJ Voters' Bill of Rights and information on accessibility here.
Disability Rights New Jersey: Voting Assistance
Disability Rights New Jersey provides federally-funded support for NJ voters with disabilities. This includes voter education, advocating accessible polling locations, and a hotline for questions about voting or issues with accessibility.
Disability Rights New Jersey is a private nonprofit advocacy organization.

2024 Federal & State Elections: Voter Toolbox

In 2024, NJ voters will elect a President, the full House of Representatives, and one of two Senators. Here you'll find useful resources to give you more information about the candidates, the issues, and how it's all being funded.

WHAT'S ON YOUR BALLOT?

BallotReady
BallotReady compiles public information to allow voters to see what will be on their ballots. It also connects you with the means to register to vote and request a ballot.
BallotReady is a nonpartisan company focused on data analysis for voter engagement.
Vote411 Voter Guide (LWV)
Enter your address to see what races will be on your ballot (federal, gubernatorial, state legislative) and what the candidates in those races are saying. Once you select the candidates you prefer, you can print out a guide to bring with you when you vote. Vote411 will also provide you with voting information, including how to register and where to vote based on your address.
Launched in 2006, Vote411 is sponsored by the League of Women Voters, a nonprofit and nonpartisan political organization dedicated to voter education founded in 1920.

NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS

Ballotpedia: NJ Elections
Ballotpedia provides a portal to election information for every federal and state race in the NJ as well as some local and school board elections. You can also find information about major policy issues in the state, such as the environment, education, and immigration.
Ballotpedia is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization that aims to be the "digital encyclopedia of American politics."

ISSUES & CANDIDATES

Campaign Speeches (C-SPAN)
This collection from C-SPAN brings together public speeches by the major presidential candidates at campaign events, debates, and the political conventions.
C-SPAN was created in 1979 by the American Cable Association as a free, publicly available cable channel that airs and preserves Congressional sessions, hearings, and campaign speeches.
I Side With...
I Side With... helps voters figure out what candidates they support through a thorough survey of their positions on a range of policies and issues.
I Side With... is a nonpartisan, private company that focuses on voter engagement through data, run by two people and funded through donations.
ProCon: The 2024 U.S Presidential Election (Britannica)
ProCon, now a part of Britannica, presents both sides of many major issues. Visit ProCon's page on the election to compare the candidates based on their policy positions.
ProCon is funded by Britannica and donations from companies, foundations, and individuals.
VoteSmart
VoteSmart provides a range of information about candidates:
- Voting records
- Biographical and contact information
- Issue positions
- Interest group ratings
- Public statements
- Campaign finances
VoteSmart is a nonpartisan nonprofit voter information advocacy organization. It was founded in 1992 with an advisory board including former U.S. Presidents Ford and Carter, and is now located at Drake University.

ELECTION FUNDING

Federal Election Commission: Campaign Finance Data
The Federal Election Commission, an independent federal agency, tracks campaign donations and expenditures from every candidate who takes public funding. Search by candidate or overall election trends.
527 Explorer (ProPublica)
While the Federal Election Commission tracks public funding of candidates, privately funded organizations known as 527s go without this oversight. Independent investigative journalism organization ProPublica tracks these entities based on their public financial reports.
OpenSecrets
OpenSecrets tracks money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. Search by candidate or election to find out where the funding comes from.
OpenSecrets is a nonprofit nonpartisan research group funded by donations and grants.

Vote!

Vote!

A guide to voting in local, state and federal elections for Stevens students and New Jersey residents.

2024 NJ Elections: Dates & Deadlines

GENERAL ELECTION

VOTER INFORMATION

COLLEGE VOTERS

YOUR RIGHTS AS A VOTER

2024 Federal & State Elections: Voter Toolbox

WHAT'S ON YOUR BALLOT?

NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS

ISSUES & CANDIDATES

ELECTION FUNDING

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