2010 Election Year Calendar
The source of this calendar information is the 2010 New Jersey Chronological Guide for Elections.
The data for the 2010 Chronological Elections Guide was compiled by the Division of Elections for informational purposes only with regard to important deadlines for State & Federal, Non-Partisan Municipal, School Board and Fire District elections held in New Jersey each year. Be advised that this information does not constitute legal advice or legally binding representations.
Primary (Partisan) Election
- April 12: Deadline for Nomination Petitions for Primary Election
- April 15: Deadline for Amendment of Defective Petitions for Primary Election Candidates
- April 16: Deadline for Filing of Objections to Nomination Petitions for Primary Election Candidates
- April 19: Deadline for Change of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms for Primary Election to be Filed with County Commissioners of Registration
- April 21: Deadline for Filing Certificate to Fill Vacancy of a Primary Election Candidate
- April 22: County & Municipal Clerk Drawings for Ballot Positions for Primary Election Candidates
- April 29: Commencement of Mailing of Mail-In Ballots for Primary Election
- May 18: Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election
- May 25: Deadline for Filing of Challenger Appointments for Primary Election
- June 1: Deadline for Mail-In Ballot Applications by Mail for Primary Election
- June 7: Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for Primary Election
- June 8: Primary Election Day
General Election
- June 8: Nomination Petition Filing Deadline for Independent Candidates for General Election
- June 16: Deadline for Municipal Clerk to Certify to County Clerk and County Board of Elections the Names of Duly Elected County Committee Members
- August 9: Drawing of Ballot Position for General Election Candidates by the County Clerks
- September 15: Deadline for Filling Primary Nominee Vacancy for General Election
- October 12: Voter Registration Deadline for General Election
- October 19: Deadline for Filing of Challenger Appointments for General Election
- October 26: Deadline for Mail-In Ballot Applications by Mail for General Election
- November 1: Deadline for In-Person Mail-In Ballot Applications for General Election
- November 2: General Election
- November 17: Deadline for Recount Applications for General Election
- December 2: Deadline for Filing of Election Contest Petitions for General Election