Politics & Government

Election Day to Continue as Planned Despite Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Weekend hours will be offered at the Ocean County Clerks office

Residents can vote on Election Day, and earlier.

Those polling places that are operational will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters who have been displaced from their homes can text their home address to 877877 to find a polling place.

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Weekend hours will be held to accommodate those residents who are struggling to recover from the storm.

To vote absentee, go to the Ocean County Clerks Office. Registered voters can request a Vote by Mail ballot on the first floor of the Administration Building, Room 116 from Wednesday, Oct. 31 thru Friday Nov. 2 from 8 am to 9 pm.  

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On Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday, Nov. 4 ballots will be available from 9 am to 4 pm.     

The ballot can be submitted at the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave, Room 116 - First Floor, Toms River. Call 732-929-2018 or 732-929-2153 for more information.

A second early voting location is available at the Ocean County Southern Service Center, 179 South Main Street, Stafford. Call for more information 609-597-1500 about that location.

Hours for early voting are as follows:

  • Saturday, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Poll Information

You can also use the state's online polling place search tool to find the correct polling place to report to.

For a “How To” on voting, see our voters guide by clicking here.


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