Elections

The following information addresses the most important aspects of voter registration and elections in the Borough of Ringwood:            

ELECTION DATES 2018

April 2 - Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election
April 11 - Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election
May 15 - Last Day to Register to Vote in the Primary Election
May 29 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots by Mail for Primary Election
June 4 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots in Person at the County Clerk's office by 3:00 pm
June 5 - PRIMARY ELECTION DAY polls open 6 am - 8 pm     SAMPLE BALLOTS
July 30 - Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for School Board Election Candidates
October 16 - Last Day to Register to Vote in the General Election
October 30 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots by Mail for General Election
November 5 - Last Day to Apply for Mail-in Ballots in Person at the County Clerk's office by 3:00 pm
November 6 - GENERAL ELECTION DAY polls open 6 am - 8 pm
December 11- SPECIAL ELECTION DAY polls open 6 am - 9 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.

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 obtain a mail-in ballot application by downloading the application below. 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.