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As Americans, we strive to maintain a healthy democracy. That means ensuring successful elections, during which we the people nominate and then choose between viable candidates for political office. With that goal in mind, we’ve compiled a list of important dates and deadlines for citizens to mark on their calendars. 

  • Tue., April 23: Deadline to register to vote in NJ primary elections

    • Register online here.

  • Tue., Mar 12 – Tue., Jun 4: Vote in your state primary election

    • Know your poll location, voter registration deadline, and ballot mail-in deadline

    • Find out your state’s election dates here.

  • Thu., Jul 18: Nomination of two law-abiding citizens for president and vice-president by Republican party convention delegates 

  • Thu., Aug 22: Nomination of two law-abiding citizens for president and vice-president by Democratic party convention delegates

  • Tue., Oct. 15: Deadline to register to vote in the presidential election

  • Tue., Nov 5: Vote in 2024 elections

    • Know your poll location, voter registration deadline, and ballot mail-in deadline

    • Study ballot in advance and understand your choice of candidates  

  • Fri., Jan 3, 2025: US Congress Inaugural Session

  • Mon., Jan 20, 2025: Inauguration Day. US Supreme Court Chief Justice administers oath of office to the US president-elect