New Providence residents can get in-person help registering to vote, requesting a mail ballot or completing a ballot on Monday, Oct. 12, at the DeCorso Community Center.
The drop-in session runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the center, 15 E. 4th St. Representatives from the Union County Board of Elections will staff the event, according to the borough.
The event falls one day before the registration deadline. Tuesday, Oct. 13, is the last day to register for the Nov. 3 general election.
Nicole DiRado, the Union County Board of Elections administrator, said in a Sept. 29 county press release that residents can register online, by mail or in person. "There are multiple options for residents to register to vote in time for the upcoming election," DiRado said.
To be eligible, a person must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day on Nov. 3 and a resident of New Jersey and their county for at least 30 days before the election.
Board of Elections staff at the DeCorso Center can walk residents through the registration form, help first-time voters understand their options and assist anyone who wants to fill out a vote-by-mail application on the spot.
Other ways to register
Residents who cannot make the Oct. 12 event have several alternatives before the deadline:
- Online: Register at voter.svrs.nj.gov/register.
- By mail or phone: Call the Board of Elections at 908-527-4123 to request a form. Forms in English and Spanish are also available to download at ucnj.org/boe/voter-registration-information.
- In person: Visit the Board of Elections office, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Oct. 13, the office will stay open until 9 p.m. to accept last-minute forms.
- Municipal clerk: The New Providence municipal clerk's office also accepts voter registration forms.
Upcoming dates
- Monday, Oct. 12: Voter registration help, DeCorso Community Center, 15 E. 4th St., New Providence, noon to 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 13: Voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day.
