New Jersey Division of ElectionsGovernment

The New Jersey Division of Elections is the state election administration agency operating within the New Jersey Department of State, headed by the Secretary of State. Its statutory mandate under Title 19 of the New Jersey Statutes is to oversee uniform election procedures statewide, certify candidate petitions and official ballot results, maintain the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS), and coordinate with county boards of election. Formally established as an executive division under the reorganized Department of State created pursuant to the New Jersey Constitution of 1947 and Chapter 445 of the Laws of 1948, the division serves as the primary administrative authority ensuring voter access and election integrity across the state.