Prepare2Vote

06/02/2026

Prepare2vote Ambassador - first time voter! Morgan has been spent the last couple of years spreading the word about the importance of voting among her peers and in her community, and this year she got to do that thing! She voted! Now everybody, you go vote! 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏾👉🏿 🗳️

06/02/2026

When people ask us where to get information on candidates, we wsh it wasn't such a challenge to answer them. We need local local news. We also need publications to inform us about who is running for office and what they represent. In the last 13 years or so we've seen a dramatic decline in both.

You likely know that New Jersey is called the “Crossroads of the American Revolution” because of the pivotal role it played in the war, sitting between the British stronghold in

06/02/2026

It's NJ Primary Day and the polls are open! Show your favorite candidate your support!

05/31/2026

What is a Primary Election and why does it matter? In New Jersey the Primary Election decided which Democrats and which Republicans will run against each other the General Election. Because that is the purpose only Democrats and Republicans vote. However if you are registered as an Independent, like, you didn't want to pick a party when you registered, you can vote in the Primary at your polling place. You can find out more at Prepare2vote.org. Handy dandy links in the bio.

05/26/2026

Attention New Jersey Voters: The in-person early voting period starts TODAY! Cast your vote from 10am – 8pm at one of the in-person early voting sites in your county. You can find your county’s in-person sites at Vote.NJ.Gov.

05/12/2026

We're always excited for first time voters! In NJ if you are 17, get registered now so you are prepared to vote when youre 18! If you do it by May 12 you can vote in the Primary! For more info we have the page for you! prepare2vote.org/student-voters

05/07/2026

So, what the heck is a County Clerk? County Clerks help administer elections, and they are gearing up for 2026, designing the ballots, assisting the Board of Elections, and getting ready for the Primary.

They are also the keeper of all property records, process passports and other county IDs, and more. And yours might be up for election this year! Check your Vote by Mail or Sample Ballot and vote!

05/06/2026

"All politics is local." We hear it a lot, but what does it mean?When Tip O'Neill said it he was referring to the need for elected officials to listen to the people who live in their district. Listen to what is important to them and to do what they can to act on it, Great! But here's the thing - Tip O'Neill was a Congressman. He could have provided funding for everything his constituents wanted but if the local government didn't agree, they could stop it. For instance if he provided funds for a transportation system expansion, and a county or municipality didn't want buses or a train station in their area, it wouldn't happen. Zoning is local.
Knowing who your County and local elected officials and candidates are is important. They impact you in very direct ways that federal government doesn't. Prepare2Vote is here to help you understand how all levels of government connect and impact you. On our Voter Information page every County Office is listed with links to Sample Ballots when they become available. We also have job descriptions (in a nutshell) under Gov't Roles, so you can see what these elected officials are responsible for. What you are responsible for is voting for the people who will represent you in a way you feel is best. Check us out. We can help.