Primary Election

2026 Primary Election Day
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(Tuesday after first Monday in June)
N.J.S.A. 19:2-1, N.J.S.A. 19:23-40

Click here for the Primary Election Chronological timeline.

EMERGENCY TIME If a voter does not meet the application deadline (7 days prior to an election) for a mail-in ballot to be sent by mail, the voter may appear in person to the Cape May County Clerk’s Office until 3:00pm the day prior to the election.  This is known as “emergency time.” Approved applicants will receive their ballots on the spot.  If the voter cannot appear in person he/she may complete an application designating a messenger, who must be either a family member or a registered voter in Cape May County. The messenger must appear at the County Clerk’s Office with the application and photo identification.  If the application is approved, the ballot will be issued to the messenger for delivery to the voter.  The messenger may not be a candidate. No person shall serve as an authorized messenger for more than three qualified voters in an election.