RU Voting

Part of the Eagleton Institute’s Center for Youth Political Participation, RU Voting is a non-partisan effort to register, mobilize and engage Rutgers University students to participate in politics and vote in local, state and national elections.

Looking for voting resources for people in all states? Visit RU Voting National

 

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About RU Voting

For nearly 20 years, RU Voting-Rutgers has served as the resource Rutgers University students, administrators, and faculty rely upon for nonpartisan and accurate registration and Election Day information.  The project is dedicated to registering, educating, and mobilizing students to participate in the political process.
Looking for resources for people in all states and territories? Visit RU Voting National.

Election 2022 Updates

Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Center encourages all voters to stay up-to-date on the changes to deadlines, voter registration and Election Day practices concerning vote-by-mail and polling locations.

We encourage all voters to check this page in the coming months for the most up-to-date changes and information for the 2022 New Jersey General Election.

Last updated October 14, 2022

Voter Registration

Explore this step-by-step guide on registering to vote in New Jersey and across the country.

Casting Your Vote

Check out our FAQ for casting your vote by mail, early voting, voting in person on Election Day and your rights as voter.

Find Your Polling Location

Not sure where you can cast your vote on Election Day? Find your polling location here.

Become a Poll Worker

New Jersey is actively recruiting poll workers for the midterm elections! Supporting the Election Day practices in your county, poll workers will be paid for early-voting days and on Election Day, November  8th. All participants will be paid for the required training.

Eligibility

  • Must be a United States Citizen and a resident of New Jersey
  • At least 16 years old
  • Not running as a candidate in this election

Apply here.

Partner in National & State Voter Registration Challenges

Rutgers University takes part in several democratic participation and engagement challenges across the United States, including the BigTen Voting Challenge, ALL IN Democracy Challenge, and the New Jersey Ballot Bowl.

Some highlights from these challenges include:

  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick was awarded the “Greatest Growth in Student Voter Turnout” in the inaugural BigTen Voting Challenge for 2018
  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick won Conference I of the voter registration competition for the 2020 New Jersey Ballot Bowl
  • Rutgers University-Newark won New Jersey Ballot Bowl for their conference in 2018 and 2019
  • Rutgers University-Camden and Rutgers University-New Brunswick won ALL IN’s “Gold Seal Awards” for the 2020 election.

Pledge to cast your vote this year with your campus specific pledge tools:

Political Resources &Public Opinion Polls

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New Jersey Election Resources

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Our Programs

RU Voting Ambassador

Looking to encourage young adults to vote in the 2020 General Election in November? Join the new RU Voting Ambassador program, a virtual outreach program aimed at registering and encouraging young people to vote!

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Civic Sustainability

Utilizing evidenced-based techniques to infuse civic learning and engagement opportunities, this project provides resources for holding critical conversations about American democracy.

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Voting Voices Blog

An initiative of the Center for Youth Political Participation, we asked students in the Darien Civic Engagement Project to share their stories of democracy, voting and civic engagement as they prepare to cast their ballot.

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Young Leaders

Launched in 2002 with funding from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Young Elected Leaders Project (YELP) studies and works with young people who run for public office.

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