6 AM SHARP! NJ Polls Are OPEN—Final Battle for Governor: Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli in Tight Race
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the clock is ticking! Election Day has arrived, and New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to decide a pivotal gubernatorial race and numerous local contests across the state.1
If you missed the early voting period, Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, is your last chance to cast your ballot in person.
Polling Place Hours & Information
| Detail | Time/Information |
| Polls Open | 6:00 a.m. EST (Statewide) |
| Polls Close | 8:00 p.m. EST (Statewide) |
| Where to Vote | Find your assigned polling location on your sample ballot or by using the official New Jersey Division of Elections Polling Location Search Tool. |
🔥 HOT TIP: Plan to vote early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid peak commuter traffic!
Returning Your Mail-In Ballot
If you have a Mail-in Ballot, you still have options to ensure your vote is counted:
- Secure Ballot Drop Boxes: Drop your ballot in one of the hundreds of secure ballot boxes located throughout the state.2 Crucially, you must use a drop box located in your county of residence.
- By Mail: Your ballot will be counted if it is postmarked by Election Day (Nov.3 4) and received by county officials within six days.
The Main Event: New Jersey’s High-Stakes Gubernatorial Race
The 2025 General Election features a highly competitive race to select the successor to term-limited Democratic Governor Phil Murphy.4 This race is being watched nationally as a key indicator of voter sentiment in the post-Presidential election landscape.
The two major candidates for Governor are:
| Candidate | Party | Background |
| Mikie Sherrill | Democrat | Current U.S. Congresswoman, Former Navy Pilot |
| Jack Ciattarelli | Republican | Former State Assemblyman, Businessman |
In addition to the Governor’s office, voters will be casting ballots for all 80 seats in the state General Assembly and various important local and municipal races.5 Every vote is vital to shape the future direction of the Garden State.
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Vote for Jack to save NJ.
Vote NO on the “Open Space” cash grab scam.
she’s been beating this ‘navy pilot’ schtick as someway to win voters since she’s a do-nothing left wing wacko liberal democrat… but she does very well trading defense stocks while serving on the armed services committee in congress
Dead people seem to always vote for Democrats…
Spanberger won every single county in Virginia.
Polling numbers got obliterated with Spanberger and Sherrill’s actual results.
They must think we’re stoopid.