May. 20, 2008 - Don't forget to vote...again

NJ Primary on June 3rd

Didn't we just vote in New Jersey primaries last February?  Yes we did.  However, that was only for presidential candidates.  The primary for all other elected offices is June 3rd. New Jersey moved its presidential primary to Feb. 5 this year to try to give the state more say in choosing presidential candidates.  I guess that decision didn't make much of a difference.

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg is being challenged by U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews and Morristown Mayor Donald Cresitello for the Democratic party's U.S. Senate nomination.  The Republicans candidates seeking the nomination are former U.S. Rep. Dick Zimmer, former gubernatorial candidate Murray Sabrin and state Sen. Joe Pennacchio.

It is too late to register for the June 3rd primary but not for November's general elections.  If already registered, you may choose to vote by absentee ballot.  You may apply in person or by an authorized messenger, if you're sick or confined, at the Somerville county clerk's office up to 3 p.m. Monday, June 2nd.  The absentee ballot must be received by the county Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3rd.

For more information, visit http://www.njelections.org/index.html or call 609-292-3760.