Primary Election: What Am I Voting For?

The primary elections are slightly different than the November general elections. Aberdeen and Matawan residents on Tuesday will be asked to decide who in their chosen political party should be allowed to run in the November general election.

New Jersey is a closed primary state. That means you have to be affiliated with a political party in order to vote in the Primary Election and you must declare that affiliation before walking into the voting booth.

But, voters can declare a party affiliation at any time running up to and including the day of the primary election.

Voters in Aberdeen and Matawan will be asked to make a variety of selections, from who their party should pick to run for governor on down the municipal races.

A sample ballot has been attached to his article for your convenience.

• Monmouth County election guide
• Matawan Borough Council election guide
• Aberdeen Township Council election guide