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2016 N.J. primary: What to know before you vote in Warren County

Can you still register with a party? Where do you go to vote? Find out here.



Tuesday is primary Election Day in New Jersey.


Polling places in Warren County will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here are some thing to know before casting your ballot.


Where do I go to vote?


If you're unsure where you should go, the New Jersey state department has a polling place search engine here.


Similarly, the state department can tell you if you're registered here.


Can I change my party affiliation?


Anyone already registered with a party cannot change their affiliation on Tuesday. However, unaffiliated voters can still declare a party at their polling place.


Who is running?


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Warren County Sheriff candidates 2016
Three Republicans are running for Warren County sheriff in 2016: from left, Charlie Makatura, Jim Simonetti and Jim McDonald. (Courtesy, file photos)

Presidential race: Donald Trump is the presumed Republican nominee, but Ted Cruz and John Kasich still appear on New Jersey's ballot. Democrats have a choice between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.


U.S. House races: Warren County's Republican representatives in Congress, Scott Garrett and Leonard Lance, both face contested primaries. There is a race among Democrats in Lance's district as well. A full list of candidates is here. Not sure of your district? You can look it up on the House website here.


Local races: There are three Republicans vying for the title of Warren County Sheriff, and eight municipalities have contested races. The county's full list of primary candidates is available here.


Does this finalize the November ballot?


Not quite. Independent candidates have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to file at the county clerk's office at the Warren County Court House in Belvidere.


Write-ins are also a possibility. Those candidates must meet a certain threshold of votes depending on the office, and must choose whether or not to accept the nomination.


Where can I find results?


Check back on lehighvalleylive.com after the polls close.


Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow him on Twitter @type2supernovak. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook.




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