New Jersey voters are headed to the polls today for the June 10 primary election, with Democrat Mikie Sherill and Trump-backed Republican Jack Ciattarelli leading the pack in online surveys for their parties’ nominations.
Surveys aside, all eyes will be on the polls today as the race for governor heats up, with 11 candidates — six Democrats and five Republicans — vying for their party’s nomination. New Jersey and Virginia are the only states holding elections for governor this year, with Garden State candidates looking to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The race should prove interesting as Republicans and Democrats have evenly split holding the title of governor over the past century in New Jersey, with 13 Republican governors and 13 Democratic governors since 1925.
Here’s everything to know about why Jersey residents are headed to the polls, where and if you can vote, who’s running, when polls close and more.
Why is NJ voting today? Is there an election in NJ today?
The New Jersey primary election is taking place today, Tuesday, June 10. Voters who did not vote by mail or by early voting will head to their designated polling location to cast a ballot for the hotly contested race for governor.
Who’s running for NJ governor 2025? Who’s going to win NJ primary?
NJ governor 2025 Democrat candidates
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Steve Sweeney: Former state Senate president
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Sean Spiller: President of the New Jersey Education Association, former Montclair mayor
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Steven Fulop: Jersey City mayor
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U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer
NJ governor 2025 Republican candidates
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Jack Ciattarelli: GOP’s 2021 gubernatorial nominee, former state assemblyman
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Jon Bramnick: State senator
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Bill Spadea: Former conservative talk radio host
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Justin Barbera: Burglington County contractor
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Mario Kranjac: Attorney and former Englewood Cliffs mayor.
We won’t know who will get their parties’ nomination until official results come out, but early polling from Emerson College, PIX11 and The Hill show Ciattarelli holding a clear lead among Republican candidates, with support from 44% of New Jersey Republicans. Mikie Sherill held favor from 28% of registered New Jersey Democrats, with Fulop, Baraka and Gottheimer even at 11%.
Can I still register to vote in NJ?
Not for the primary election. May 20 was the voter registration deadline for the June 10 primary in New Jersey.
Do I have to vote Republican? Do I have to vote Democrat? What is a closed, semi closed primary?
New Jersey had a semi-closed primary, meaning Democrats and Republicans can only vote for their party’s nominee to run in the general election. Unaffiliated voters can register as Democrat or Republican while voting in person.
How to find out if I’m registered to vote?
Want to vote, but unsure if you are registered? You can enter your full name and date of birth to search for your voter registration record online here.
Where do I vote? Here’s how to find NJ polling locations
Your polling location can be found printed on your sample ballot send by your county. You can also find your polling location by using the New Jersey Division of Elections online search using your address and zip code.
What time do polls open in NJ today? What time do polls close in NJ today?
Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for in-person voting today, June 10. Voters in line at 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote.
Can I drop off my mail-in ballot today? Here’s drop box locations in NJ
Yes. Mail-in ballots can be delivered to county Boards of Election or placed in an authorized ballot drop box by 8 p.m. today, June 10. Use this online tool to find a drop box near you.
NJ primary results: When will NJ election results come out?
During the 2024 presidential election in New Jersey, incomplete results started to come in shortly after the 8 p.m. poll closure across several counties. Counties often pushed out updated numbers throughout the evening and into the next morning. Many results may not be complete for several hours but be sure to keep an eye on USA TODAY Network for the latest numbers.
When is the November election?
November general elections will be held in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia on Nov. 4, 2025.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: What are we voting for today in NJ? What to know about NJ election
