Vote on – or Before –
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Make Your Plan to Vote Before Tuesday, May 12th
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Vote on Election Day
Polls open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Vote Early In Person
Friday
May 8
10AM – 8PM
Friday
May 9
10AM – 8PM
Friday
May 10
10AM – 6PM
Vote Early Location
- The Heritage Center at Alexander Hamilton 685 E 34th St, Paterson
- Paterson Fire HQ 300 McBride Ave, Paterson
VOTE BY MAIL
By Mailing
Deadline: May 12th
Return your VBM Ballot using the included postage paid envelope – Ballots must be POSTMARKED and mailed by May 12th!
By Drop Box
Deadline: May 12th
Return your VBM Ballot to an official Ballot Drop-Box before 8pm on May 12th – Drop-boxes are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Drop box Location
County of Passaic Administration Building (next to entrance) Corner of Clark Street and De Grasse Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Passaic County Community College, Paterson Campus (Ellison Street side) One College Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07505,
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center (Visitor’s Entrance door) 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
By Mail Application
Request your Vote by Mail Ballot by May 5th.