Elections
The following information addresses the most important aspects of voter registration and elections in the Borough of Ringwood:
Primary Elections are held on the Tuesday immediately following the first Monday in June. Polls are open from 6 am – 8 pm.
General Elections are held on the Tuesday immediately following the first Monday in November. Polls are open from 6 am – 8 pm.
CLICK HERE to view the new voting system for Passaic County implemented in 2021.
For more information you can visit www.passaiccountynj.org.
ELECTION DATES 2024:
March 25 - Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election by 4:00pm
April 10 - Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election
May 14- Last Day to Register to Vote in the Primary Election
May 28 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots by Mail for Primary Election
May 29 - June 2 -Early Voting Period
June 3 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots in Person at the County Clerk's office by 3:00 pm
June 4- Primary Election Day
July 29- Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for School Board Election Candidates
October 15 - Last Day to Register to Vote in the General Election
October 29 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots by Mail for General Election
November 4 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots in Person at the County Clerk's office by 3:00 pm
November 5 - GENERAL ELECTION DAY polls open 6 am - 8 pm
If you have recently moved to Ringwood or moved to a different part of town; if you are newly married or if you are currently not registered to vote in Ringwood; please stop by the Borough Clerk's office during normal business hours to update your information or register to vote.
FACTS ABOUT VOTER REGISTRATION
A person may register to vote who is: A United States citizen, At least 18 years of age by Election Day, A New Jersey resident at least 30 days before the election, not in jail, on probation or parole because of a felony conviction, registered to vote at least 21 days before the election. Voter Registration Form
IDENTIFICATION (ID) REQUIREMENTS
If you register to vote by mail for the first time in the county, you will have to provide some identification.
If you register by mail, you will be asked by the County Commissioner of Registration to provide your driver's license number or the last four digits of your social security number. The numbers are kept confidential and are not given to anyone.
If you do not have a driver's license number or social security number, you can give a copy of a photo ID or a copy of a document that has your name and address on it. Here are some examples:
- A current and valid photo ID: NJ driver's license, US passport, Military or other government ID, student or job ID, store membership ID.
- Or any document with your name and address: bank statement, car registration, government check or document, rent receipt, utility bill, any other official document.
MAIL-IN BALLOTS
To obtain a mail-in ballot, you must fill out an application. You can download the application in English or Spanish. Applications are also available in the Borough Clerk's office or County Clerk's office.
QUICK FACT: Once you apply for a Mail-in Ballot, you will not be permitted to vote by machine at your polling place in the same election.
PARTY DECLARATION
If a registered voter, who is declared in a specific political party, wishes to change his/her political party affiliation, he/she must complete a Party Affiliation Declaration Form, 55 days before the Primary Election. Completed forms are to be mailed or delivered in person to the Office of the Superintendent of Elections/Commissioner of Registration, Ste 1, 501 River Street, Paterson, NJ 07524.
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