“Early in person voting – first time in New Jersey – starts on Saturday,” said Deputy Mayor Dean Dafis at the October 19 Maplewood Township Committee meeting. “There are 10 different locations throughout the county that any registered voter is welcome to go to.”
While there is no early voting opportunity in Maplewood or South Orange, registered voters can visit the polls early in nearby towns including West Orange, Newark, Irvington, East Orange, Livingston and others. Early voting is open from Saturday, October 23 to Sunday, October 31.
Township Clerk Liz Fritzen also noted that those who usually vote at Clinton Elementary School will be now be voting at Columbia High School.
South Orange Acting Village Clerk Ojetti E. Davis reports two polling location changes in South Orange: residents who vote at South Mountain Annex will move to Our Lady of Sorrows and the Seton Hall location is in Bethany Hall, the first building across from the security booth at the entrance.
Visit the websites for Maplewood Township and South Orange Village for a complete list of polling sites.
The deadline to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot is October 26, 2021. Ballots must be postmarked by November 2 or dropped off at a ballot box in Maplewood (1618 Springfield Avenue, outside of police headquarters) or South Orange (under the Gazebo at 56 Sloan Street) at any time before or by 8:00 pm on November 2. Ballot boxes will not be located at polling sites.
From the Township of Maplewood:
Three choices:
- Vote by Mail
- In-person early voting – new
- Election day voting at your polling site
Vote by Mail (VBM)
- The deadline to apply for a VBM ballot is October 26, 2021. Apply for one at essexboardofelections.com/forms-resources
- If mailed, completed VBMs must be postmarked by November 2
- If not mailed, drop off completed VBM in Maplewood’s secure ballot drop box located at 1618 Springfield Ave (outside of Police Headquarters) at any time before or by 8:00 pm on November 2; other secure ballot drop boxes throughout Essex County may be found here: https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/2021-General-Election-Voting-EssexCo.pdf
- Completed VBMs will not be accepted at in-person early voting or on election day polling sites
In-person early voting – NEW
- All registered voters have the option of in-person early voting at ANY of Essex County’s early voting locations from October 23 through October 31, 2021, 10:00 am to 8:00pm, except Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- The ten in-person early voting locations may be found here (there isn’t one in Maplewood): https://www.essexclerk.com/_Content/pdf/2021-General-Election-Voting-EssexCo.pdf
Election Day voting at your polling place:
Polling Sites Districts
Maplewood Municipal Building 1,3,6
The Woodland 7,8,2,17
Maplewood Community Center 9,11,12,21
Maplewood OEM Building 13,14
Columbia High School (Cafeteria-Parker Avenue) 4,10,16,22
Prospect Presbyterian Church 5,15,19,20
- *Note – Districts 7 and 8 votes at The Woodland
- *Note – Districts 4,10,16,22 Vote at Columbia High School not Clinton School
- *For those who vote by mail: Ballot Box Available at 1618 Springfield Avenue (Maplewood Police and Court Building)
Ballot Boxes will NOT be available at polling sites. Voters are encouraged to adhere to CDC guidelines regarding face coverings while in the polling place. However, entry into the polling location cannot be denied for not wearing a face covering.
From South Orange Village Township:
2021 General Election- Tuesday, November 2, 2021
2021 General Election is Tuesday, November 2nd from 6:00 am-8:00 pm. Please check your sample ballot to locate your polling location or access your polling location site by clicking HERE.
The Village Clerk’s office will be open on Election Day from 5:00 am-8:00 pm. For assistance, please call 973-378-7715 x7725.
In-Person Early Voting in New Jersey is here!
There will be in-person early voting locations that will be held Saturday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 31st. Early voting hours will be Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am-8:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm. No appointment necessary. While there are several locations available for early voting for Essex County voters, the closet location to South Orange Village is listed below. A full list of Essex County Voting Sites available HERE!
West Orange
New Education Center at South Mountain Recreation Complex
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 0705
Important Dates For The Upcoming General Election on November 2, 2021:
- October 12:
Deadline to Register to Vote for the General Election. Download New Jersey Voter Registration Application or Register to Vote online by clicking HERE. The Village Clerk’s Office will be holding a Late Night Voter Registration Drive Event for the General Election on October 12th , 2021; 4:30pm-9:00pm. If any residents need to newly register or make any changes to their registration, please visit our office!
- October 23 – October 31:
In-Person Early Voting Period. Visit the Essex County Board of Elections website for a list of early voting sites.
- October 26:
Deadline to apply for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot by Mail for General Election; see below additional information on Vote by Mail and ways to submit your completed Vote By Mail Ballot!
- November 1 at 3:00 PM:
Deadline to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot in person at the Essex County Clerk’s office
- November 2:
Election Day – Polls are open from 6:00 AM-8:00 PM
Anyone can Vote by Mail!
To get a Vote by Mail application, you may download it at www.essexclerk.com, or pick one up in person from South Orange Village Municipal offices; completed applications should be mailed directly to the Essex County Clerk.
Once Vote by Mail ballots are completed, they may be placed in in the Essex County Vote by Mail Drop Box right under the Gazebo at 56 Sloan Street. There are two free designated voter parking spaces, or mailed to the mail to the Essex County Clerk. If you choose to use the Drop Box, Vote By Mail Ballots are regularly picked up Essex County officials (the Drop Box is under video surveillance).
Where Is My Polling Location?
Prefer to vote in person and looking for your polling location? If so, please click HERE or see below:
| Voting Districts | Poll Site | Address |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Seton Hall University Bethany Hall (Rm. A, B, C) |
400 South Orange Avenue |
| District 2 |
Marshall School
|
262 Grove Street |
| District 3 | South Orange Middle School | 70 North Ridgewood Road |
| District 4 | Our Lady of Sorrow Church (Lower Level) |
172 Academy Street (4th Street Entrance) |
| District 6 | South Orange Middle School | 70 North Ridgewood Road |
| District 7 | Our Lady of Sorrow Church (Lower Level) |
172 Academy Street
(4th Street Entrance)
|
| District 8 | South Orange Middle School | 70 North Ridgewood Road |
| District 9 | First Presbyterian & Trinity Church | 111 Irvington Avenue |
| District 10 | Marshall School | 262 Grove Street |
| District 11 | First Presbyterian & Trinity Church | 111 Irvington Avenue |
| District 12 | Seton Hall University (Bethany Hall (Rm: A.B,C) |
400 South Orange Avenue |
| District 13 | South Orange Middle School | 70 North Ridgewood Road |
Election Resources & News
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New Voting machines in 2021 for Essex County! Please view the instructional video below.
