What's the Deal with Voting on Nov. 3rd?

Wow, I can't believe I haven't posted since July 4th! A lot has been going on since then which I'll fill everyone in on at a later time. But for now, people have been asking me, what's the deal with voting on election day? So let me try and explain as best I can. Keep in mind, this information is Middletown specific but for the most part it is similar throughout Monmouth County and the State.

So here's the deal that everyone must know and understand ... the polling locations will be open on Nov. 3rd and there will be 10 locations available in Middletown where residents can vote. There are 46 voting districts in Middletown, so each of the polling locations will hold multiple districts within. It should be noted however, that if anyone goes to a polling location to vote in-person they will be asked to fill out a paper provincial ballot, which will be counted after all other ballots are counted.

From what I understand there will be 1 voting machine per location (not district), which may or may not be the case. In order for someone to vote by machine, that person must be disabled and unable to psychically fill out a paper ballot. That person must also sign an affidavit claiming that they are in fact disabled. If it is found that they aren't disabled, they can be prosecuted for voter fraud.

Be aware that the mail-in ballots can be taken to the polling locations on Election day to be handed in. However, the person handing in their ballot will need to sign the "book" and show ID at that time. The ballot may then be treated as a provisional ballot and not be counted until all other votes are counted.

Locally, the best bet is to drop off ballots at a dropbox located at either Middletown Town Hall, Middletown's Croydon Hall, the Hazlet DMV location or any other location within Monmouth County.

If people prefer to mail their ballots via USPS the ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3rd and received no later than Nov.10th ... the sooner they are mailed the better.

There is also an option to vote in person anytime at the Monmouth County Board of Elections (and Clerks office, I think).

I hope that answers everyone's question.

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UPDATE 10/20:

There is still a little confusion regarding mail-in ballots that are delivered to the polls on Election Day. Those ballots will NOT be treated as provisional ballots and counted after all other ballots. They will however be the last mail-in ballots counted before provisional ballots are counted.

Before provisional ballots are counted the local Board of Elections must certify those that filled out provisional ballots on Election Day, did not also mail-in a ballot previously. Provisional ballots will be crosschecked with mail-in ballots to ensure that no one votes twice.... MM

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Due To Hurricane Sandy, Middletown Polling Places Have Been Moved For Tuesday's Election: UPDATE

Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Middletown has announced that a number of Election Day polling places have been moved. Please check the list below to make sure you show up to the new voting locations on Tuesday:


Voting Districts # 14, 31
Original Location: New Monmouth School
Now Located at High School North

Voting Districts # 2, 29
Original Location: Navesink School
Now Located at Croydon Hall Gym

Voting Districts # 12, 20, 39, 44
Original Location: Nutswamp School
Now Located at High School South

Voting Districts # 30, 38
Original location: Thompson School
Now Located at High School South

Voting Districts # 15, 37
Original Location: Harmony School
Now Located at Thorne Middle School

Voting Districts # 7, 17, 27
Original Location: Ocean Avenue School
Now Located at Thorne Middle School

Voting Districts # 10, 35
Original Location: River Plaza
Now Located at Shadowlake Club House

Voting Districts # 6, 36
Original Location: Port Monmouth Fire
Now Located at Port Monmouth Elementary School

Voting District # 16
Original Location: Port Monmouth First Aid
Now Located at Port Monmouth Elementary School

It would be advisable to check the County Clerk site or call the Township Clerk in Middletown on Monday to verify your polling location. The Clerk's number is 732-615-2014.

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