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GOVERNING BODY: BOROUGH CLERK - ELECTIONS |
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VOTER REGISTRATION
Qualifications of an Eligible Applicant:
- A citizen of the United States
- At least 18 years old on or before the next election
- Resident of New Jersey and your county for at least 30 days
Where to Register:
- Applications can be obtained from the Edgewater Borough Clerk, or
from the Commissioner of Registration office in Bergen County (see
link). Registration forms are also available at the Division of Motor
Vehicle offices.
- You are required to provide identification.
SCHEDULE OF ELECTIONS
Primary Elections
- Primary Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June. The polls for this election are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
General Elections:
- General Elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The polls for this election are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
School Elections:
- School Elections are held annually on the third Tuesday in April. The polls for this election are open from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
POLLING PLACES
| District Location |
| 1st District: Firehouse at Hilliard
Avenue and River Road |
| 2nd District: Municipal
Bldg. Council Chambers, 916 River Road |
| 3rd District: Edgewater Community Center,
1167 River Road – Multipurpose Room |
| 4th District: Waterford Towers, 190
River Road, 2nd Floor Cafeteria |
The link to the County Elections:
http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/countyclerk/subpages/services/elections.htm
Absentee Ballot Application
To vote by absentee ballot:
Civilian absentee ballots are available to voters who will not be able to vote in person on election day due to one of the following reasons:
-expect to be out of the state on election day
-illness or temporary physical disability
-permanently and totally disabled
-observance of a religious holiday
-resident attendance at a school, college or university
-nature and hours of employment
Absentee ballot application procedure
A voter may apply to the County Clerk in writing for an absentee ballot. Absentee ballot applications are available at the County Clerk’s Election Division’s office or at the Edgewater Borough Clerk’s Office. An absentee ballot application must be received in the County Clerk’s office (not postmarked) seven (7) days prior to election day by the 4 p.m., but can be submitted at anytime prior to the deadline for an election in the calendar year. The ballot will be sent to the address indicated on the application.
A voter may also apply in person to the County Clerk up until 3:00 p.m. the day prior to the election. In the event of sickness or confinement, an authorized messenger may pick up a ballot for the voter, provided they are designated in writing in the bottom box of the application. An authorized messenger shall be a family member or a registered voter of Bergen County and shall place his/her signature on the application in the space provided in the presence of the County Clerk or his/her designee. If an emergent circumstance should arise after the 3:00 p.m. deadline, you may apply to a Judge for an order for the County Clerk to issue a ballot.
Voting by absentee ballot if you are in the military
A military service voter need not be registered if he/she is otherwise qualified to vote and is:
-a member of the Armed Forces or a spouse/dependent of a member
-a patient in a veteran’s hospital
-a civilian attached to or service with the Armed Forces out of state or a spouse or dependent residing with or accompanying that person
You can obtain a military service absentee ballot application from the Edgewater Borough Clerk, the Bergen County Clerk, or from the proper military personnel. You can also have a relative or friend make application for you.
Placement on Permanent Absentee List Application
If you are permanently ill or confined, you may request that the Bergen County Clerk Election Division place you on their permanent Absentee List (PAL). You will not receive ballots, but will be mailed applications every January for all upcoming elections for that year in your municipality. You may fill them all out and mail them back together to the Election Division either at the same time or individually at any time prior to the seven (7) day deadline for the election.
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