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New Jersey Election Administration
Chief Election Official(s): Attorney General (View Website)
Election/Appointment Process: Appointed by Governor and elected by the Senate
Responsibilities:
  • Prescribes voter registration forms
  • Determines ballot eligibility of parties
  • Approves new voting systems/ devices
  • Advertises statewide ballot questions
  • Canvasses election returns
Secondary Official(s): County Clerks
Election/Appointment Process: Elected every 5 years.
Responsibilities:
  • Advertises statewide ballot questions
  • Handles recounts
Secondary Official(s): Director of the Division of Elections
Election/Appointment Process: Appointed by the Governor.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepares Election Calendar
Current Official(s): Anne Milgram
Public Office Experience: First Assistant Attorney General
Reelection/Reappointment Date: N/A
Primary Date: N/A
Contact Information: NJ Division of Elections
44 South Clinton Avenue, 7th Floor
P.O. Box 304
Trenton, NJ 08625-0304
Tel: 609-292-3760
Fax: 609-777-1280
[email protected]

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