At the heart of our democracy is the ability to exercise our rights and one of our most fundamental rights is the ability to choose our leaders. Election Day, which is on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, is the day to exercise our right to vote and this year’s election is of special significance because it is the midterm election. This means that it is held two years into the president’s four-year term. This election is also important because it involves the election of the House of Representatives since they serve two-year terms. For these reasons and many more, everyone eligible should take the opportunity to vote. In New Jersey and in Hoboken, there are several things to keep in mind about the process of voting.
Firstly, in order to vote in New Jersey, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 17 years old but turn 18 by Election Day, a resident of the county you are residing in for at least 30 days, and not be serving a sentence of incarceration. Once you meet these requirements, you are eligible to register to vote. The deadline to register is 21 days before the election, which already passed on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. In the state of New Jersey, there are three ways to vote: voting by mail, in person, early voting, and voting at your polling place on Election Day.
Voting by mail requires you to complete the Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application and send it to your County Clerk. Once you receive it, you must submit it to your county’s Board of Elections Office by Election Day or deposit it in a secure ballot drop box. Those who cannot vote on Election Day or would prefer to vote earlier can cast their ballots at early voting polling locations. In Hoboken, the early voting site is at CITY HALL LOBBY, 94 Washington St Hoboken, NJ 07030. The location is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The early voting period will last from Saturday, October 29, 2022, to Sunday, November 6, 2022. The last way to vote is by voting at your polling place on Election Day. In order to prepare for this, it is important to look up your polling location. This is because your polling place is based on your residence and you will not be on the roster at any other location besides the one assigned to you as per your residence.
The last step to take before voting is to look up the candidates for each race that you will be voting for. You will likely be casting your vote at the local, state, and national levels so it is crucial that you do your research on who are the candidates that are running. This will help you narrow your selection and pick a representative whose views align with yours because after all, it is your right to vote for someone who will work for what you believe in.
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