Rutgers New Brunswick Voting Locations

Rutgers University in New Brunswick has several polling locations for students to cast their votes. These include the First Reformed Church, Lincoln School, Lord Stirling School, Rutgers Labor Education Center, and Parsons School. Rutgers University encourages students to actively participate in politics and vote in local, state, and national elections. The university provides resources to help students register, find polling locations, and understand their rights as voters.

Rutgers University – New Brunswick Campus Polling Locations

The Rutgers University New Brunswick Campus has several polling locations for students to cast their votes. It is important to remember that you must vote where you are registered.

For those registered on campus, the following polling locations are available:

• First Reformed Church - 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick
• University Center at Easton Avenue
• Lincoln School – 66 Bartlett Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Sojourner Truth Apartments (The Yard)
• Lord Stirling School – 101 Redmond Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Rutgers Labor Education Center - 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
• Livingston Student Center: Gathering Lounge – 84 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, New Jersey
• Busch Student Center: Gathering Lounge – 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, New Jersey

If you are a Rutgers University student, you can find step-by-step information on the Rutgers Voter Information page to help you successfully take part in an election. This includes checking if you are registered to vote.

For those registered off-campus, there are different polling locations. It is important to verify your polling location before voting in person.

Voting by mail

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, offers a variety of voting options to its students, including voting by mail. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to vote by mail for Rutgers University students:

Step 1: Check Your Voter Registration Status

Before applying for a mail-in ballot, ensure that you are currently registered to vote. Verify your voter registration status and confirm that your correct mailing address is on file. This is important because your ballot will be sent to your registered address.

Step 2: Apply for Vote-by-Mail

If you are registered to vote in New Jersey, you must complete the county application for vote-by-mail to receive your ballot. The deadline to apply by mail is usually a few days before the election, and you can also apply in person at your County Clerk's office.

If you are registered to vote in a state other than New Jersey, visit the RU Voting National site for state-specific resources for vote-by-mail.

Step 3: Receive and Complete Your Ballot

Once you have applied for vote-by-mail, you will receive an official ballot. Watch a step-by-step video or follow written instructions on how to complete your ballot correctly.

Step 4: Submit Your Ballot

There are several ways to submit your completed ballot:

• Drop off your ballot at your county's designated secure dropbox locations.
• Drop off your ballot in person at your County Board of Elections office. You must bring identification, such as a state-issued driver's license, military or government ID, student ID, car registration, sample ballot, or government check or document.
• Mail your official ballot via the postal service. All ballots must be postmarked by the date of the election.

Important Considerations:

• If you have not received your official ballot, it could be due to an incorrect address. Verify your voter registration status and update your mailing address if necessary.
• You can track your ballot to ensure it was received and counted by creating an account in the New Jersey Voter Registration System.
• Remember that your ballot must be returned to the returning office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Any ballots received after this deadline will not be counted.

Early voting

Rutgers University in New Brunswick offers a range of resources to help students, faculty, and administrators participate in local, state, and national elections. The RU Voting program, part of the Eagleton Institute's Center for Youth Political Participation, is a non-partisan initiative that provides information on voter registration, early voting, and in-person voting.

The early voting sites for Middlesex County, which includes Rutgers University–New Brunswick, were as follows:

• Piscataway: John F. Kennedy Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, 08854
• New Brunswick: New Brunswick Hub Teen Center, 411 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, New Brunswick 08901
• Woodbridge: Acacia Youth Center, 95 Port Reading Ave, Woodbridge 07095
• Edison: Minnie B. Veal Recreation Center, 1070 Grove Avenue, Edison
• Monroe: Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe, 08831
• Old Bridge: Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, 08857
• Perth Amboy: Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center, 1 Olive Street, Perth Amboy, 08861
• Sayreville: Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main Street, Sayreville, 08872
• Monmouth Junction: South Brunswick Community Center, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction, 08852
• East Brunswick: East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, 08816

It is important to note that early voting sites are not utilized on Election Day, and voters need to verify their correct polling location for in-person voting. Additionally, Rutgers University takes part in several democratic engagement challenges, such as the Big Ten Voting Challenge and the ALL IN Democracy Challenge, to encourage student participation in elections.

Polling location hours

Polling locations for the New Jersey Primary election on Tuesday, June 4, will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line by 8:00 p.m., you can cast your ballot.

The Center for Youth Political Participation encourages all voters to verify their correct polling location for voting in person on Election Day, June 4. Each voter will receive notification by mail from their County Clerk's office specifying their correct polling location.

If you are registered on campus, you can find your polling location here. If you are registered off campus, you can find your polling place here.

Voter registration

Rutgers University has a non-partisan effort called RU Voting, which is a resource for Rutgers University students, administrators, and faculty to get accurate registration and Election Day information. The project is dedicated to registering, educating, and mobilizing students to participate in the political process. RU Voting provides a step-by-step guide on registering to vote in New Jersey and across the country.

If you are a Rutgers University student, you can find step-by-step information on how to successfully take part in an election. You can also check if you are registered to vote.

If you are registered to vote and would like to vote by mail, you must complete your county application for a mail-in ballot to receive your ballot at your current address. You can also apply in person at your County Clerk's office. Check your local county application to see whether postage is required. If you wish for your ballot to go to an address other than the one you are registered for, be sure to fill out Box 4 on your application.

If you are an out-of-state student, you can visit the RU Voting National site for state-specific resources for voting by mail.

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