Voter Registration: Know Your Rights

The election will soon be here and it seems like people don't really know deadlines or their rights. Here is information compiled from NJ Division of Elections. Many will be surprised to find out that those convicted regain their right to vote. Please read all the info below:

Deadline for Voter Registration: October 16, 2012
If you aren't registered - fill out a voter registration form and mail it in by 10/16 deadline

Who can register:

A United States citizen
At least 18 years old by the next election
A resident of the county for 30 days before the election

How to find out if you're registered and where:

Visit: www.njelections.org
Click on Voter Information on left side - then go to "AmIRegistered" fill out the information to see if you are a registered VOTER

Registration info for those Convicted:

- You ONLY lose your right to vote WHILE on parole, probation or SERVING a sentence due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws.
Note: If you are no longer serving a sentence, or no longer on parole or probation, you CAN vote in NJ by completing a new voter registration form and mailing it back.

- If you were registered to vote before you were convicted, you must complete a new voter registration form once you have served your time.

- If you are a pre-trial detainee or on bail pending appeal, you do not lose your right to vote.

Voter Registration & Voting for College Students:

College students register to vote in New Jersey by following the standard application process: every prospective voter must submit a voter registration application.

If you are in college, you have the option to register from your college address or your parent's address. There are good reasons for registering and voting at either residence, but keep in mind, the final choice is yours.

Upcoming Elections from NJ Division of Elections

- October 16
Deadline to register

- October 30, 2012
Deadline to apply for a Mail-In Ballot by mail
More Information - http://www.njelections.org/voting-information-vote-by-mail.html

- November 2, 2012
Application Deadline to Receive General Election Mail-In Ballots by Electronic Means for Qualified Overseas Civilian and Military Voters. More Information

- November 6, 2012
General Election - Polling locations will be open 6am - 8pm. Find your Polling Location