Township of East Hanover Official Web Site
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Who May Register in Morris County? You are eligible to register if:
How do I Register to Vote? You register to vote by completing a Voter Registration application form at the Morris County Superintendent of Elections' office or by mail. Forms are available at the Superintendent of Elections' office, any Municipal Clerk's office or other public agencies. For Further information, please call the Superintendent of Elections Office at (973) 285-6715 between 8:30AM and 4:30 PM. New registrants must show ID, such as a driver's license. When May I Register to Vote? Anytime, however, in order to vote in any election, your registration must be received 21 days prior to the election in which you wish to vote. How Long is my Registration Valid? Your registration is valid indefinitely, if you have not moved from Morris County or have not been disenfranchised. Must I Declare a Party Affiliation When I Register? No, but you may fill out a Party Declaration form at that time, if you so choose. May I Vote in a Primary Election if I Have not Declared a Party Prior to Election Day? (Unaffiliated) Yes, under two (2) circumstances:
You will declare a party affiliation at your polling place on the day of the Primary Election. This declaration must be made before you will be permitted to vote in that Primary. After that primary vote you are affiliated with that political party. Must I Continue to be a Member of that Party Even Though I Wish to Vote in Another Party? Yes, unless you file a written change of party affiliation at the Morris County Superintendent of Elections' office, or by mail at least 50 days before the Primary Election. If you change parties, you will vote in the new party in the Primary Election. May I Return to Unaffiliated After Declaring a Party? No, Once you have declared a party (Republican, Democrat or Independent) you must retain that affiliation or change to another party. You CAN NOT return to an "Unaffiliated" status. May I Vote in a Primary Election, if I am Declared Independent? No, you CAN NOT vote in a Primary Election as an Independent (IND). If I Move, How do I Change My Address? If you move to another county or state more than 29 days before an election, you must register and vote in your new county. if you move to another county less than 29 days before an election, you may vote at your previous polling place in Morris County for only that election. You must then register in the county you reside. If you move within Morris County more than 29 days before an election, you must file a written change of address with this office. If you move within Morris County less than 29 days before an election, contact the Superintendent of Elections' Office at (973) 285-6715. What if I Marry or Change My Name? If you legally change your name, you may vote in the next election by signing you new name in the poll book. Then you must complete a Change of Name Notice. (Title 19:31-13) May I Vote by Absentee Ballot? Yes, if you are properly registered and:
How do I Apply for an Absentee Ballot? You may apply to the County Clerk (in writing) up to 7 days before the election or in person by 3:00 PM on the day before the election. Applications are available at any Municipal Clerk's Office or at the County Clerk's Office. When your application is received and approved, your ballot will be sent to the address you requested, or you may pick it up in person. For assistance call (973) 285-6066, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. How do I Vote by Absentee Ballot? The voter completes the ballot, places it inside the white envelope and completes the flap. DO NOT DETACH THE FLAP. The white envelope is placed inside the brown envelope and sealed. The upper left hand corner of the brown envelope must be completed by the voter. Completed ballot may be returned by mail or sent by messenger. Ballot must be returned to the Board of Elections before closing of the polls on Election Day. How do I Vote by Absentee Ballot in the Event of an Emergency? If you become sick or confined within 7 days of an election, you may apply for an absentee ballot by messenger with a signed application, giving your messenger authorization. The messenger must deliver this application to the County Clerk's Office 7 days prior to the election and through the day before the election up to 3:00 PM. The messenger shall sign the application in the County Clerk's Office before the Clerk and show some form of identification. The messenger will be given the ballot is a sealed envelope. This can only be opened and voted by the applicant. When completed, the ballot should be sealed in the return envelope. The messenger must sign the lower left corner of the envelope in the presence of the voter and deliver it to the Board of Elections before closing of the polls on Election Day. Emergency ballots after the 3:00 PM deadline can only be granted before the Emergent Judge of that day. Who is Eligible for a Military Absentee Ballot? Applications for military absentee ballots are available to registered or non-registered people of voting age who are:
How do I Apply for a Military Absentee Ballot?
How do I Vote Absentee if I Live Abroad? If you live overseas and your residence was in Morris County (registered or not) you are entitled to vote in Federal Elections through an Overseas Ballot. This means Primary, General, or Special for President/Vice President, Senator or House of Representatives. You may NOT vote in local elections or for state questions. They are sent a special application, which asks for information establishing eligibility to vote. According to New Jersey Election Law Title 19:59-4 the completed application must be received by the County Clerk 30 days before the election. When do I Vote Provisional Ballot? If you have moved within Morris County to another Municipality and have NOT notified the Superintendent of Elections of this change, you will vote by Provisional Ballot at the Polling Place of your new residence on Election Day. |
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In School Board Elections, voters from districts 1, 3, 5 and 6 vote at Central School, 400 Ridgedale Avenue; voters from districts 2, 4, 7 and 8 vote at Hanover Park High School, 75 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. |
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10/06/2008