The June 2 primary election may seem far in the future, but to be sure you’re ready to vote as you choose, please review the following procedures and deadlines. Forms can be downloaded from the League of Women Voters’ website. Go to www.lwvprinceton.org and, on the home page, click on whatever form you need.
In New Jersey, only Democrats and Republicans are allowed to vote in a primary election and then only for candidates in their own party. If you are now registered as Unaffiliated, you may declare yourself either a Democrat or Republican at the polls. You will then be allowed to vote. If you wish to change your party affiliation — from Democrat to Republican or vice-versa — or to become unaffiliated so that you can declare your party at the time of the election, you must submit a Party Affiliation Declaration Form by April 8.
May 12 is the deadline to register to vote in the primary election or to file your new name or address if either has changed since the November election. For high school seniors who have turned 18, the primary will be their first chance to vote!
May 26 is the deadline to apply to Vote by Mail if you will be away on June 2 or if you simply don’t want to take the time to go to the polls. By applying early, you can have your ballot sent wherever it’s convenient. Please be prepared, and please remember to vote.
Chrystal Schivell
Voter Service Chair
League of Women Voters
of the Princeton Area
