Credit: (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)It’s election season again in New Jersey. With all 40 seats in the state Senate and 80 in the Assembly on the ballot this year, voters will be making their pick for who will represent them in the Legislature. Other municipal elections will also be on the ballot for some voters.
Redrawn districts, retiring legislators, candidates running off the party line: The upcoming primary is one to watch
This year’s primary election will take place on Tuesday, June 6, when voters will choose a candidate within their party who will head up the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. New Jersey has a closed primary system, meaning Democrats and Republicans can only vote for candidates in their party. Those who are not affiliated with any party may vote in the primary by declaring as either Democrat or Republican when they go to the polls. Once a candidate wins in the primary, they have to win in the November general election to get a seat in the Legislature.
Of Democratic and Republican candidates in the June primary elections, just 37% are women
This year, roughly a third of the 40 legislative districts have a contest for at least one Democratic or Republican spot on the November ballot.
What are some important dates to keep in mind? What legislative district am I in? How can I vote? Here are some helpful tips:
State House dominated by white men. Vacancies offer opportunities for others to serve
