Overview

• In New Jersey, online registration requires a date of birth plus either a current MVC driver’s or non‑driver ID or a Social Security number with a digital signature.
• New Jersey’s early in‑person voting runs Oct. 25–Nov. 2, and vote‑by‑mail ballots may be returned by mail (received within six days after Election Day), by secure drop box, or to county election offices by 8 p.m. on Nov. 4.
• New York’s key dates include Oct. 25 to register and to request a mail ballot online or by mail, with in‑person ballot requests accepted through Nov. 3.
• For New York mail ballots, the postmark deadline is Nov. 4 and county boards can receive them through Nov. 12; early voting is available statewide Oct. 25–Nov. 2.
• Basic eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, age 18 by Election Day with pre‑registration from 16–17 in both states, at least 30 days’ residency, and no current imprisonment for a felony, with Puerto Ricans recognized as citizens and nonvoters potentially marked inactive after prolonged nonparticipation.