Andover, New Jersey Public Records

Standard hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended availability before major elections. Residents can register to vote online through the New Jersey Voter Registration System at voter.svrs.nj.gov, which allows eligible citizens to register or update their information. The registration deadline falls 21 days before Election Day. Online registration requires either a New Jersey driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. In-person registration is available at the Sussex County Clerk's office, motor vehicle agencies, and through mail-in forms. During the early voting period, New Jersey offers same-day registration, allowing eligible residents to register and cast a provisional ballot that will be counted once registration is verified. Municipal elections in the township include Township Committee seats and local school board positions. The community operates under the Township Committee form of government with a five-member committee elected to three-year staggered terms. New Jersey holds municipal elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during odd-numbered years like 2025 and 2027, consolidated with general elections. The next Township Committee elections are scheduled for November 2025 and November 2026 for various seats. School board elections for the Andover Regional School District also take place in November during the general election. Candidates for municipal office file nominating petitions with the Sussex County Clerk during the summer filing period, typically in July or early August. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the New Jersey polling place lookup tool at voter.svrs.nj.gov or by contacting the Elections Division directly. Polling places have historically included the Andover Township Municipal Building and Andover Borough School, though locations may change and voters should verify their current polling place before each election. Sussex County saw participation in the November 2024 general election, with approximately 68-70% of registered voters casting ballots in the presidential race, consistent with statewide turnout patterns. The county historically trends Republican in most elections, though competitive races draw strong participation from voters across party lines. On November 3, 2026, voters in the township and across Sussex County will decide several important races. At the federal level, New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Cory Booker will be on the ballot, as 2026 is the election year for that Class II Senate seat. All of New Jersey's 12 U.S. House seats will also be contested, with the township located in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, though district boundaries should be verified as redistricting may affect this. At the state level, the entire New Jersey General Assembly - all 80 seats - will be up for election in 2026, as Assembly members serve two-year terms. New Jersey Senate seats are not up in 2026 due to the 2-4-4 year cycle, with the next Senate elections in 2027. At the Sussex County level, voters will elect county freeholders or commissioners, county clerk, surrogate, and sheriff, with specific positions depending on the election cycle. Municipal elections for Township Committee seats will be decided based on the staggered term schedule. New Jersey offers vote-by-mail options. Any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason by applying online through the Sussex County Clerk's website, submitting a written application, or calling the Elections Division. Applications must be received by the Sussex County Clerk at least 7 days before the election, though ballots can be requested and delivered in person up until 3 PM the day before the election. Completed mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 48 hours after polls close, or can be deposited in secure ballot drop boxes located throughout Sussex County by 8 PM on Election Day. The state also offers early in-person voting beginning 10 days before Election Day at designated locations in Sussex County. Election records are subject to public access under OPRA and state election laws. Voter registration lists can be purchased from the Sussex County Clerk for lawful political purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission and are searchable online at www.elec.nj.gov. Candidate filing petitions, nomination documents, and ballot position information are maintained by the Sussex County Clerk and are public records. Election results by municipality and voting district are published by the Sussex County Clerk after each election and are available on the Sussex County website, providing transparency in how local voters cast their ballots in each race. The New Jersey Division of Elections website at nj.gov/state/elections provides statewide election information, results, and voter resources.