Morris County 2019 elections: What to know before you vote

Albina Sportelli | Morristown Daily Record

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Here is a rundown of everything you need to know before you head to the polls on Nov. 5. And don't forget to check back on election night – results will be posted as received on DailyRecord.com.

When and where can I vote?

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Deadline to request an absentee ballot: In-person request by Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Deadline to return completed absentee ballot: Nov. 5, 8 p.m.

To find your polling location, visit the New Jersey State Department website. You can also confirm you are registered to vote using this tool.

What do I need to bring with me?

Just yourself. No photo identification is required to vote in New Jersey.

(The only exception is if you're a first-time voter who did not provide ID verification along with your voter registration application. This is a rare circumstance. The state's website lists acceptable forms of ID.)

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Voting early

According to the Morris County clerk's office, in-person early voting is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. until Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. The clerk's office will have extended hours Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. until noon.

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Who is running for New Jersey Assembly?

A district-by-district breakdown of New Jersey's 81 Assembly races can be found here.

Candidates have spent more than $7 million on their campaigns, however, the most spending has occurred in the 21st District, where six candidates are vying for a spot.

Anthony M. Bucco is among those on the ballot for the 25th District, however even if he is successful in reelection, he will not accept the post. After the passing of his father Sen. Anthony Bucco, the younger Bucco was appointed unanimously on Oct. 15 to the district’s state Senate seat long held by his father.

What do I do if I'm told I can't vote?

If you show up and your name is not in the poll book, ask a poll worker for help. The poll worker can call county or state election officials to see where and if you are registered, and direct you to the correct polling place.

If that doesn't clear up the confusion, ask for a provisional ballot. That ballot will make its way to county election officials, who will conduct fact-finding using voter registration information to see if it can be counted. It's a good idea to follow up right away with county election officials using the contact information posted on the state's website to see if there's anything else you need to do to make sure your vote is counted.

You may also be told you cannot vote on a regular voting machine because you already received a mail-in ballot. A recently enacted state law automatically enrolled thousands of voters to receive mail-in ballots.

If that happens, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. Your name should still appear in the voter rolls, and your vote will count the same as those cast on a voting machine or using a mail-in ballot.