New Jersey Primary 2025: Election Day times, polling place, candidates

New Jersey Primary: Voters head to the polls for Election Day

Voters across New Jersey will cast their ballots for the state's closed 2025 primary election on Tuesday.

NEW JERSEY - Voters across New Jersey are casting their ballots for the state's closed 2025 primary election on Tuesday.

All eyes are on the race for governor with 11 candidates, six Democrats and five Republicans, vying to replace term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy in a crowded primary field.

What we know:

Here's everything you need to know as you head to the polls for Election Day:

When are polls open on Election Day?

Polls are now open until 8 p.m. on June 10. Voters in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.

Where is my polling place?

You can find your polling place online using your address.

Can I vote?

To vote in the New Jersey's closed 2025 Primary Election, voters must be:

A U.S. citizen
At least 18 years old
A resident of their voting county for at least 30 days
Registered with a political party

What is a closed primary?

A closed primary election means that Democrats and Republicans can only vote for their party's nominees to run in the general election.

Voters who are not registered as a Democrat or Republican must declare a party to vote in the primary.

How do I vote by mail?

Voters must complete a vote-by-mail ballot application, then return it to their county clerk's office. Once voters receive and complete their ballots, they must return them by mail, ballot drop box or elections office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.