November 3, 2020 ballot measures in New Jersey

Elections in New Jersey, 2020

* Election date: Nov. 3
* Registration deadline(s): Oct. 13
* Online registration: Yes
* Same-day registration: No
* Recount laws

* Early voting starts: N/A
* Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (postmarked); Nov. 10 (received)
* Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
* Voter ID: No ID
* Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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On the ballot: U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Special state legislative • Local judges • State ballot measures • Local ballot measures • School boards • Municipal

Voters in New Jersey decided three statewide ballot measures on November 3, 2020. Voters in Jersey City, New Jersey, decided one local ballot measure on November 3.

In 2020, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2020 local ballot measure coverage includes Jersey City. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

## Contents

* 1 Statewide ballot measures
* 2 Local ballot measures, by county
* 2.1 Hudson
* 3 How to cast a vote
* 3.1 Poll times
* 3.2 Registration requirements
* 3.3 Automatic registration
* 3.4 Online registration
* 3.5 Same-day registration
* 3.6 Residency requirements
* 3.7 Verification of citizenship
* 3.8 Verifying your registration
* 3.9 Voter ID requirements
* 4 See also

## Statewide ballot measures[edit]

See also: New Jersey 2020 ballot measures
Type  | Title  | Subject  | Description  | Result

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LRCA | Public Question 1 | Marijuana | Legalizes the posession and use of marijuana | a
LRCA | Public Question 2 | Taxes | Makes peacetime veterans eligible to receive the veterans' property tax deduction | a
LRCA | Public Question 3 | Redistricting | Delays the state legislative redistricting process and use of new districts if census data is received after February 15 | a

## Local ballot measures, by county[edit]

### Hudson[edit]

See also: Hudson County, New Jersey ballot measures

• Jersey City, New Jersey, Municipal Arts and Culture Trust Fund Advisory Question (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the city government to establish a tax of $0.02 per $100 of assessed property value to fund a Municipal Arts and Culture Trust Fund.

A "no" vote opposed advising the city government to establish a tax of $0.02 per $100 of assessed property value to fund a Municipal Arts and Culture Trust Fund.

## How to cast a vote[edit]

See also: Voting in New Jersey

Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in New Jersey.

How to cast a vote in New Jersey

### Poll times[edit]

In New Jersey, all polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1]

### Registration requirements[edit]

To register to vote in New Jersey, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county in which they are registering for at least 30 days prior to the election. Seventeen-year-olds may register to vote, although they may not vote until they have turned 18. Individuals serving a felony sentence or on probation or parole because of a felony may not register to vote.[2] The voter registration deadline is 21 days before the next election. Registration applications can be downloaded from the state website and mailed to the county commissioner of registration or superintendent of elections.[2] Registration applications are also available at various county offices and state agencies, such as the Division of Elections and Division of Motor Vehicle offices.[3]

### Automatic registration[edit]

New Jersey enacted automatic voter registration in 2018.[4]

### Online registration[edit]

See also: Online voter registration

New Jersey has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

### Same-day registration[edit]

New Jersey does not allow same-day voter registration.

### Residency requirements[edit]

In order to register to vote in New Jersey, applicants must be a resident of the county in which they are registering for at least 30 days prior to the election.

### Verification of citizenship[edit]

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

New Jersey does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

### Verifying your registration[edit]

The New Jersey Secretary of State’s Office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website.

### Voter ID requirements[edit]

New Jersey does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. However, if a voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place.[5]

Voters can present the following forms of identification:

* New Jersey driver's license
* Military or other government ID
* Student or job ID
* Store membership card
* United States Passport,
* Bank statement
* Car registration
* Government check or document
* Non-photo NJ driver's license
* Rent receipt
* Sample Ballot
* Utility bill
* Any other official document

## See also[edit]

* Local ballot measure elections in 2020
* City tax on the ballot

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1. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, “Election laws - NJSA - 19:2-1,” accessed October 17, 2019
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 New Jersey Division of Elections, “Register to Vote!” accessed October 3, 2019
3. ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, “Where to Register in Person,” accessed October 3, 2019
4. ↑ New Jersey Legislature, “Assembly Committee Substitute for Assembly, No. 2014,” April 13, 2018
5. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed August 4, 2022