Salem County Clerk's Office
  

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Vote by Mail (formerly Absentee Voting)
In New Jersey, any voter can now vote by mail in any election. You do not need a reason to Vote by Mail. Don't feel like going to the polls? Simply vote by mail.
Now there is "no excuse" not to vote!

There are new options available for Vote by Mail

  • By completing an application and requesting, any person may receive a Ballot for EVERY November General Election until written notification is sent to our office.  You no longer need to send in a request every year. 
    Please Note: This only applies to the General Elections held in November.  This option does not extend to other elections (ie Primary, School, Special School)
  • By completing an application and requesting, any person may receive a Ballot for EVERY Election in a calendar year.
    Please Note: This option only extends to ALL ELECTIONS in the calendar year.  An application needs to be submitted each year for this option to remain in effect.

To Vote by Mail
Complete an application and send it to our office no later than 7 days prior to the date of the election.
If you miss the 7 day deadline, you may come to our office until 3:00 PM the day before the election and receive a ballot. 

Please see the NJ Division of Elections website for other information.


Voter Registration
To register to vote you must contact the County Board of Elections. (856) 935-7510 x8330.  You may also fill out a voter registration online and mail it to the Board of Elections.  Click here to go to the NJ voter registration site.


Petitions
Nominating petitions for all county offices: County Clerk, Sheriff, Surrogate and Freeholder, as well as for independent candidates seeking municipal office are obtained in our office.


Election Information

Our office maintains Primary, General and School election results as well as campaign expenditure reports.
This information is public record and may be examined in our office or copies may be purchased.


Voter Lists
Our office maintains street and alpha lists by district.
These lists are available for review or purchase.

Alpha Lists are $1.00 / district
Street List are $0.25 / district

 

Voters will have their say 
April 20, 2010

Annual School Election

Polls are open 
2pm to 9pm

The following are important dates for voters:

Last day to register to vote for Annual School election. 
(Evening registration at Board of Elections)

March 30
Deadline for receipt in our office to apply for a Vote by Mail Ballot by mail April 13
Deadline to apply in person for Vote by Mail Ballot at County Clerk’s Office 

April 19 3pm 

Election Day

April 20
Board of Elections and County Clerk certify election results April 26

Download a Vote by Mail Application
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