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New JerseyA4745221st Legislature (2026-2027)House

Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.

Sponsored By: Tennille R. McCoy (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), Brian P. Stack (Democratic), Larry Wainstein (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More early voting for May municipal voters

Beginning April 6, 2026, New Jersey towns can pass an ordinance extending early voting for regular May municipal elections. With that ordinance, early voting can begin eight calendar days before the election instead of four. Early voting still ends two calendar days before the election. The extension is available only in towns that adopt the ordinance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Tennille R. McCoy

    Democratic • House

  • Raj Mukherji

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gabriel Rodriguez

    Democratic • House

  • Brian P. Stack

    Democratic • Senate

  • Larry Wainstein

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 189 • No: 30

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 29 • No: 9

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

AMEND

Yes: 30 • No: 8

House vote • 3/23/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 66 • No: 8

House vote • 3/23/2026

CONCUR IN SA

Yes: 64 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor: APP

    4/6/2026Governor

  2. Approved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.8.

    4/6/2026Governor

  3. Passed Assembly, PBH — (64-5-0)

    3/23/2026House

  4. Received in Assembly, 2RAC

    3/23/2026House

  5. Passed Senate — (29-9)

    3/23/2026Senate

  6. Substituted for S420 (1R)

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. SA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (30-8) (Stack)

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Received in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate

    3/23/2026Senate

  9. Passed Assembly — (66-8-0)

    3/23/2026House

  10. Reported, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    3/19/2026House

  11. Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

    3/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Version PL2026

    9/17/2026

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  • Version AL2026

    8/13/2026

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  • As Introduced

    3/24/2026

    HTMLPDF

  • Senate 3/23/26

    3/24/2026

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  • Senate 3/23/26 1R

    3/24/2026

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  • Assembly Appropriations Substitute (3/19/26)

    3/20/2026

    HTMLPDF

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