New JerseyMail-in ballots would need to arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day
New Jersey would stop counting mail-in ballots that arrive after 8 p.m. on Election Day, even if they were postmarked on time.
What it does
Mail-in ballots would have to reach county election boards by 8 p.m. on Election Day to count. Voters could still use drop boxes until that time.
Argument forOne arrival deadline could help voters and county election boards know when mail-in ballots must arrive to count.
Argument againstA ballot mailed by Election Day could go uncounted if delivery takes it past 8 p.m., even with a timely postmark.
More detail
County election boards would count qualifying mail-in ballots received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. This applies to mail-in ballots for New Jersey elections. Mailed ballots with postmarks must be dated no later than Election Day. Ballots delivered by the Postal Service without a postmark can also qualify. Voters may use drop boxes until 8 p.m. If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 5Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government CommitteeIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting