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Keep an eye out for more information about upcoming Elections:

June 2, 2009: New Jersey will hold Primary Elections for Governor, State Senate and State Assembly.

November 3, 2009: New Jersey will hold an Election for Governor, State Senate and State Assembly.

**If you have not yet registered, go to the NJ Elections site, pick your appropriate county, fill out the form, print it, and mail it to your County's Elections office.

Important Dates:

May 12, 2009: Last day to register to vote for upcoming primary election in New Jersey (21 days prior to Primary Election).
May 26, 2009: Last day to send in absentee ballot applications by mail for upcoming primary election in New Jersey (7 days prior to Primary Election).
June 1, 2009: Deadline for turning in in-person absentee ballot applications (until 3pm).
June 2, 2009: Primary Election Day in New Jersey
October 13, 2009: Last day to register to vote for upcoming general election in New Jersey (21 days prior to General Election).
October 27. 2009: Last day to send in absentee ballot applications by mail in New Jersey (7 days prior to General Election).
November 2, 2009: Deadline for turning in in-person absentee ballot applications (until 3pm).
November 3, 2009: General Election Day in New Jersey.

Youth Turnout Rate Rises to at Least 52%

Year	Youth Voter Turnout Estimated by CIRCLE	Percentage point change since previous election	Number of young people who voted
1996	37%		14.5 million¹
2000	41%	+4	16.2 million¹
2004	48%	+7	19.4 million¹
2008	52-53%	+4-5	22.8 - 23.1 million²

Source: CIRCLE (CivicYouth.org)

Rock The Vote Says Youth Turnout Could Have Been as High as 66% Nationwide!

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