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Voter Instructional Videos in three languages available on the Superintendent of Elections webpage: https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/superintendent-of-elections-temp/new-voter-instruction-videos
Election Results visit www.bergencountyclerk.gov The County website will be posting election results on their website beginning just after the polls close. Note, that the Borough Clerk’s Office will no longer be tallying results or distributing any information on election night since we do not have access to “early voting results” or “vote by mail” tabulations.
Check Your Outfit Before You Go!
To keep polling places neutral, New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 19:34-15) prohibits campaign-related items within 100 feet of polling locations or ballot drop boxes. This includes clothing, hats, pins, or any item that promotes a candidate or party. Poll workers will ask you to step outside to remove such items before voting.
Why the Rule (Law)?
This policy ensures polling places are fair, safe, and nonpartisan. Poll workers, as community volunteers, are committed to maintaining a calm and neutral voting environment.
We Want You to Vote!
Please take a moment before you head out to check that you’re in “Election 2024 Style.” Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the polls!
Should you have any questions, contact the Borough Clerk’s Office at 201-460-3001.
Mail-In Ballot Applications: County Clerk 201-336-7020
Voter Registration: Superintendent of Elections 201-336-6109
Mail-In Ballot Return: Board of Elections 201-336-6230
IN-PERSON ELECTION DAY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS IN RUTHERFORD:
Unsure about what district you’re in? Visit the Bergen County page of Election District Maps by Town
1st District: Lincoln School 414 Montross Avenue
2nd District: High School 56 Elliott Place
3rd District: Felician University 227 Montross Avenue
4th District: Felician University 227 Montross Avenue
5th District: Washington School 89 Wood Street
6th District: High School 56 Elliott Place
7th District: Sylvan School 109 Sylvan Street
8th District: Sylvan School 109 Sylvan Street
9th District: Pierrepont School 70 E. Pierrepont Avenue
10th District: Pierrepont School 70 E. Pierrepont Avenue
11th District: Union School 359 Union Avenue
12th District: Union School 359 Union Avenue
Please note that Poll Workers cannot accept Mail-In Ballots at the polls. Voters are advised to take their mail-in ballots to the Election Drop-Box located at 176 Park Avenue or to one of the other 18 Election Drop-Boxes located throughout the County.
Please call us at 201-460-3001, if you have any questions.
Margaret Scanlon, Borough Clerk
PRIMARY ELECTIONS are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June. The Primary is held to nominate party candidates for the General Election and to elect party members of the State and County Committees and Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the National Conventions in Presidential Election years. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
GENERAL ELECTIONS/SCHOOL ELECTIONS are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November to elect various National, State, County and Municipal officials to office. Polls for the Primary and the General Elections are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
VOTER REGISTRATION FORM Click Here Please call the Borough Clerk’s Office if you have any questions at 201-460-3001.
SPECIAL ELECTIONS may be held at various times throughout the year, but generally on a Tuesday. Notification of such elections is advertised in your local newspapers.