With less than two weeks until the presidential election, state officials announced New Jersey will be taking a “multi-pronged” approach to help ensure that the 2024 general election is fair and secure.

New Jersey law contains many checks and balances to protect the right to vote, officials said, and the state has implemented measures that prioritize voting integrity and safety.

The Voter Protection Initiative focuses on identifying and addressing voting rights or civil rights violations, including under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The initiative continues to collaborate with community stakeholders to identify and quickly address voting access issues and other violations, they said.

The state Department of Law and Public Safety’s webpage provides New Jersey residents with answers to frequently asked questions regarding the right to vote. Officials are also pointing voters to the Division of Elections website which explains how to spot political deepfakes online that could be misleading. It includes a dedicated email and hotline so the public can report suspicious activity.

“As chief election official, I am proud to work with my state and federal law enforcement and security colleagues to support our county election officials as they administer free and fair elections for all New Jersey voters,” said Secretary of State Tahesha Way in a press release. “Together, we ensure that our elections are safe, secure, and free from interference.”

In addition, the Division of Law and Public Safety, as it has in previous elections, will make available a team of attorneys to advise county elections officials around the clock.

“New Jersey is fully prepared to quickly and decisively identify and resolve any issues related to voting,” said state Attorney General Matt Platkin. “Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and a fundamental right. We will do everything in our power to ensure every eligible voter can exercise their right to participate in the democratic process without interference.”

The Department of Law and Public Safety’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability will monitor claims of voter intimidation, improper electioneering, election fraud, and other criminal violations, and will direct reports of election interference to local and federal law enforcement as needed.

Also, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell will be working with federal, state, and local partners to monitor for election security threats – both cyber and physical.

“You need to vote. We want you to vote. Please get out and vote and know that your vote is safe and secure,” said Platkin.

Any person who believes his or her right to vote has been interfered with or wishes to report other voting-related problems or concerns is directed to call the state’s Voter Information and Assistance line toll-free at 1-877-NJVOTER (1-877-658-6837).