Securing Franklin Township’s future starts at the ballot box. We need every eligible voter off the sidelines and on the line. Below is everything you need to know about how, when, and where to cast your ballot in the 2026 elections.
Key 2026 Election Dates & Deadlines
Primary Election: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Deadline to Apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- In-Person Early Voting Period: Tuesday, May 26 – Sunday, May 31, 2026
General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Deadline to Apply for a Mail-In Ballot by Mail: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- In-Person Early Voting Period: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
(Note: Polls are open on Election Days from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM).
Three Ways to Vote
New Jersey gives you three secure options to cast your ballot. Choose the one that works best for you and execute.
Option 1: Vote Early In-Person
You do not have to wait until Election Day. Any registered voter in Gloucester County can cast their ballot at any of the five designated Early Voting locations in the county, regardless of what town you live in.
Early Voting Hours:
- Tuesday– Saturday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Official Gloucester County Early Voting Locations:
- Clayton: Gloucester County Complex (1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312)
- Deptford (Sewell): RCSJ Behavioral Science Center (1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080)
- Logan: Logan Municipal Building (125 Main Street, Bridgeport, NJ 08014)
- Monroe: Monroe Public Library (713 Marsha Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094)
- West Deptford: RiverWinds Community Center (1000 RiverWinds Drive, Thorofare, NJ 08086)
Option 2: Vote by Mail / Secure Drop Box
If you vote by mail, you do not need to rely on the postal service to return your ballot. You can drop it off 24/7 at any secure, video-monitored Board of Elections drop box in the county. Ballots are picked up daily by a bipartisan team of election officials. You can use any drop box in the county.
Official Gloucester County Secure Drop Box Locations:
- Franklin: Franklin Municipal Building (1571 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ 08322)
- Clayton: Gloucester County Complex (1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312)
- Deptford: Deptford Municipal Building (1011 Cooper Street, Deptford, NJ 08096)
- Glassboro: Glassboro Municipal Building (1 S. Main Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028)
- Harrison (Mullica Hill): Harrison Township Municipal Building (114 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062)
- Mantua: Mantua Municipal Building (401 Main St., Mantua, NJ 08051)
- Monroe: Monroe Municipal Building (125 Virginia Ave, Williamstown, NJ 08094)
- Paulsboro: Paulsboro Municipal Building (1211 Delaware Street, Paulsboro, NJ 08066)
- Washington Township: Washington Township Municipal Building (523 Egg Harbor Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080)
- West Deptford: Office of Elections (550 Grove Rd, West Deptford, NJ 08066)
- Woodbury: Gloucester County Admin Building (2 S. Broad St, Woodbury, NJ 08096)
- Woolwich: Woolwich Municipal Building (120 Village Green Drive, Swedesboro, NJ 08085)
(Drop boxes close exactly at 8:00 PM on Election Night).
Option 3: Vote In-Person on Election Day
Traditional machine voting at your designated local polling location.
- Primary Election: June 2, 2026
- General Election: November 3, 2026
- Hours: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM 📍 Unsure of your local Franklin Township polling place? Find your exact polling location here.
Find Your Polling Place
If you are voting in person on Election Day (June 2 or November 3), state law dictates you must vote at the specific polling location assigned to your voting district.
Don’t know your district? Use the secure state portal. Enter your home address, and it will instantly give you your District Number and your exact polling location. 👉 Click Here for the NJ State Polling Place Locator
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I am registered as an Independent (Unaffiliated). Can I vote for Phil and Eugene in the June 2 Primary?
A: Yes, but the rules depend on how you vote. In New Jersey, Unaffiliated voters can vote in the Primary Election, but you must declare a party.
If voting by Mail: Due to updated state law, Unaffiliated voters will not automatically receive a Primary mail-in ballot. You must first submit a Party Declaration form to the County Clerk (by May 26, 2026) to receive your ballot.
If voting In-Person (Early or Election Day): You can simply declare your party right at the polls and vote on the machine.
Q: If I request a Mail-In Ballot, can I still vote on a machine on Election Day?
A: No. If the pollbook shows you have been issued a Mail-In Ballot, you cannot cast a standard vote on the machine. If you show up to a polling place (or an Early Voting location), you will be required to vote using a Provisional Ballot. This ballot will only be counted after the county verifies that your original Mail-In Ballot was not also submitted. Note: If you want to permanently switch back to machine voting, you must actively “opt-out” of the Vote-By-Mail list with the County Clerk.
Q: Is my voter registration up to date?
A: If you have moved, changed your name, or haven’t voted in several years, you should verify your status. You can Check Your Voter Registration Status Here.
Q: How do I know my Mail-In Ballot was actually received and counted?
A: The State of New Jersey provides a tracking system. You can set up an account and Track Your Ballot Here to see exactly when it was received and accepted by the county.
Q: I am currently registered as a Republican. Can I switch and ask for the Democrat ballot at the polls on Primary Day?
A: No. New Jersey is a closed primary state. If you are already registered with a specific political party, state law prohibits you from switching parties at the polling place on Primary Election Day. However, it is important to note that during the General Election in November, you are completely free to vote for any candidate on the ballot, regardless of your registered party affiliation.
Official Resources & Links
For direct forms, contact info, and official county updates, use the links below:
- Gloucester County Office of Elections: Visit the County Page | Phone: 856-384-4500
- Register to Vote Online: NJ Online Voter Registration Portal
- Download a Vote-By-Mail Application: Gloucester County VBM Forms
- NJ State Division of Elections: NJ Elections Voter Portal