Political Parties and Politicians
Ballot Overview
New Jersey 2020 Elections
Ballotpedia | NJ Elections
https://ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey_elections,_2020
This page is an overview of the 2020 New Jersey elections, including your sample ballot, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
NJ League of Women Voters
http://www.lwvnj.org
New Jersey Division of Elections | 2020 Election Information
https://nj.gov/state/elections/election-information-2020.shtml
Includes official documentation of 2020 Election Information including Official Public Questions, General Election Candidates, and Chronological Election Timelines.
Vote411.org
http://www.vote411.org
This tool prepared by the League of Women Voters allows users to "build an online voter’s guide, view political races, compare candidate positions side-by-side and print out “ballots” that can be used to remind the public to vote on Election Day. The tool also provides visitors with helpful voting information, candidate statements and details on current issues."
General Election Candidates
Candidates for US President and Vice President
Candidates for US Senate
https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-general-candidates-us-senate.pdf
- (Democrat) Cory Booker
- (Republican) Rikin "Rik" Mehta
- (LaRouche was Right) Daniel Burke
- (Of, By, For!) Veronica Fernandez
- (Green) Madelyn R. Hoffman
Candidates for House of Representatives
https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-general-candidates-us-house-0824.pdf
Seventh Congressional District
Counties: Essex (part); Hunterdon; Morris (part); Somerset (part); Union (part); Warren (part)
- (Democratic) Tom Malinowski
- (Republican) Thomas H. Kean Jr.
Eighth Congressional District
Counties: Bergen (part); Essex (part); Hudson (part); Union (part)
- (Democratic) Albio Sires
- (Republican) Jason Todd Mushnick
- (Libertarian) Dan Delaney
Ninth Congressional District
Counties: Bergen (part); Hudson (part); Passaic (part)
- (Democratic) Bill Pascrell Jr.
- (Republican) Billy Prempeh
- (Veteran for Change) Chris Auriemma
Tenth Congressional District
Counties: Essex (part); Hudson (part); Union (part)
- (Democratic) Donald M. Payne Jr.
- (Republican) Jennifer Zinone
- (Building Your Legacy) Khaliah Fitchette
- Akil Khalfani
- (Libertarian) John Mirrione
Eleventh Congressional District
Counties: Essex (part); Morris (part); Passaic (part); Sussex (part)
- (Democratic) Mikie Sherrill
- (Republican) Rosemary Becchi
Candidates for State Senate
https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-general-candidates-state-senate.pdf
- (Democratic) Rupande Mehta
- (Republican) Anthony M. Bucco
Candidates for General Assembly
https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-general-candidates-general-assembly.pdf
- (Democratic) Darcy Draeger
- (Republican) Aura K. Dunn
Ballot Measures
New Jersey Public Question 1, Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2020)
https://ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey_Public_Question_1,_Marijuana_Legalization_Amendment_(2020)
- A "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and use of marijuana for persons age 21 and older and legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana.
- A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and use of marijuana and the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana in New Jersey.
New Jersey Public Question 2, Peacetime Veterans Eligible for Property Tax Deduction Amendment (2020)
https://ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey_Public_Question_2,_Peacetime_Veterans_Eligible_for_Property_Tax_Deduction_Amendment_(2020)
- A "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to make peacetime veterans eligible for a $250 property tax deduction.
- A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, thereby continuing to provide the tax deduction to wartime veterans but not peacetime veterans.
New Jersey Public Question 3, Delayed State Legislative Redistricting Amendment (2020)
https://ballotpedia.org/New_Jersey_Public_Question_3,_Delayed_State_Legislative_Redistricting_Amendment_(2020)
- A "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to:
- postpone the state legislative redistricting process until after the election on November 2, 2021, if the state receives federal census data after February 15, 2021;
- keep the current state legislative districts in place until 2023; and
- use the delayed timeline in future redistricting cycles if the census data is received after February 15.
- A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, keeping the requirement that new state legislative district maps be certified within one month of the state receiving federal census data or February 1, whichever date is later.
Political Parties
Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form
https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/voter-party-affiliation-declaration.shtml
Main Parties
The Democratic Party
http://www.democrats.org
The official website of the Democratic Party. Election updates, party history, agendas, press releases, and more.
New Jersey Democratic Party
194-196 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609-392-3367
E-mail: response@njdems.org
Website: https://www.njdems.org/
Republican National Committee
https://www.gop.com
The official website of the Republican Party. News, issues, party information, connecting tools, and other resources.
New Jersey Republican Party
150 West State Street Suite 230
Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609-989-7300
Fax: 609-989-8685
E-mail: info@njgop.org
Website: https://www.njgop.org/
Third Parties
Constitution Party of NJ
Post Office Box 83
Palmyra, NJ 08065
E-mail: info@constitutionparty-nj.org
Website: http://constitutionparty-nj.org
Conservative Party of NJ
Phone: 908-552-0767
Fax: 724-748-9966
E-mail: mail@cp-usa.org
Website: http://www.conservativepartynj.org
Green Party of NJ
Post Office Box 9802
Trenton, NJ 08650-9802
Phone: 609-414-7577
E-mail: chair@gpnj.org
Website: https://www.gpnj.org/gpnjwp/
Independents of NJ
Post Office Box 86
Hackensack, NJ 07602
Phone: 201-487-3748
E-mail: nji_1@netzero.com
Website: http://www.njind.org/
Labor Party of NJ
Phone: 202-234-5190
E-mail: organizers@thelaborparty.org
Website: http://www.thelaborparty.org/
New Jersey Libertarian Party of NJ
Post Office Box 50
Tennent, NJ 07763
Phone: 732-962-6557
E-mail: info@njlp.org
Website: https://njlp.org/
Natural Law Party of NJ
189 Swimming River Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Phone: 732-389-5453
Phone: 888-234-1284
Fax: 732-389-1299
E-mail: mjexcels@myexcel.com
Website: http://www.natural-law.org/states/New_Jersey.html
Patriot Party of NJ
Web site: http://www.pacificwestcom.com/stateparties/NEW_JERSEY/new_jersey.html
Socialist Party of New Jersey of NJ
E-mail: patnoble@socialistparty-usa.org
Web site: http://socialistparty-nj.org/index.html
Unity Party of New Jersey of NJ
Web site: https://unityparty.us/parties/nj/
Politicians
Categorized Tweets
https://www.categorizedtweets.com
The app's proprietary algorithm scans the Twitter timelines of politicians (and VIPs) and sorts qualifying tweets into 9 key categories: Economy, Gun Laws, National Security, Race Relations, Immigration, Education, LGBTQ, Healthcare and Climate Change.
Congress.Gov
https://www.congress.gov
Information about any current senator or representative, including his or her bills and committee assignments.
Politics 1
http://www.politics1.com/nj.htm
Complete directory of New Jersey candidates for Governor, State Cabinet, United State Senator and Congress in the current election cycle.
Project Vote Smart
http://www.votesmart.org
Biographical information about current officials and candidates, voting records, campaign finances, and voter registration resources.
Vote411.org
http://www.vote411.org
This tool prepared by the League of Women Voters allows users to "build an online voter’s guide, view political races, compare candidate positions side-by-side and print out “ballots” that can be used to remind the public to vote on Election Day. The tool also provides visitors with helpful voting information, candidate statements and details on current issues."
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