How to register to vote in Franklin Township, NJ
New Jersey's registration rules, deadlines and mail-in ballot return options, from the state.
By Franklin Local staff. Last checked November 5, 2026.
This guide covers New Jersey's statewide rules, as listed by the NJ Division of Elections (page updated 11/03/26). It does not list polling places. Your polling place depends on your district and precinct, so use the state's polling location tool linked below.
Who can register
- U.S. citizen
- At least 17 years old. You cannot vote until 18, except that a 17-year-old who will be 18 by the next general election may vote in the primary.
- A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
- Not serving a sentence of incarceration for an indictable offense
Deadline
The deadline is 21 days before the election. The state lists the 2027 primary deadline as May 11, 2027 and the general election deadline as October 12, 2027.
How to register
- Online: you need your date of birth plus an NJ MVC driver license or non-driver ID, or a Social Security number, and a signature on screen or uploaded.
- On paper: the form goes to the county Commissioner of Registration. For Franklin Township, that is Somerset County.
Returning a mail-in ballot
Any one of these:
- Mail it so it is postmarked by 8:00 pm on Election Day and received by the county board within 6 days afterward.
- Use a county secure drop box by 8:00 pm on Election Day.
- Hand-deliver it to the county Board of Elections by 8:00 pm on Election Day.
Questions
The state voter hotline is 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837). To confirm your registration or find your polling place, use the state's "Am I Registered?" and "Polling Location" tools from the Division of Elections site.