As the November 2004 election approaches, it is important for all eligible voters to register and become knowledgeable about the candidates and their positions on the issues. In addition to voting for President of the United States on November 2, voters will have to choose who will represent them in the House of Representatives. Citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote and should take advantage of this privilege and power.

In preparation for the election, the Community Relations Committee of UJC MetroWest will be continually sharing important information with the voters. Continue to visit www.ujcnj.org/vote2004 for the latest information.

Below are some key dates and voter registration links that can be useful for you, your family, and your associates. Please share this information with people you know to make sure every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a vote on November 2.

The important election deadlines are:

• Monday, October 4: the last day to register for the 2004 election
• Tuesday, October 26: deadline for absentee ballots applications to be received by the County Clerk if they are mailed in
• Monday, November 1: 3 p.m. deadline for in-person absentee ballot application requests at the office of the County Clerk
• Tuesday, November 2: Election Day; deadline for submission of absentee ballot to County Boards of Election (by 8 p.m.). The polls will be open from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  

Forms/Ballots and Addresses for County Commissioners of Elections and County Clerks

Registration Form

This link is the voter registration form. It must be printed and filled out.
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/voter-registration-v08.04.pdf

This is a link to the Commissioners of Elections. The completed registration form should be addressed to the County Commissioner where the voter lives. 
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/board.html

Absentee Ballot

This is a link to obtain an absentee ballot application which must be mailed to the County Clerk where the voter resides. A list of the New Jersey County Clerks follows the application.
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/ballot_application.pdf

General Election Information

For general information about who can vote and how to register, go to:
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/vote_doe.html

It is important to note that the new election law, Help America Vote Act (HAVA), requires identification for voters registering after Jan. 1, 2003. For more information, visit:
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ele/vote_id_req.html

Registration is permanent, but you need to re-register under certain circumstances, i.e., a change of name or a change in residency. For details, go to:
http://www.lwvnj.org/guide/register.html#reregister

Election 2004
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