Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey Public Records

New Jersey residents can register to vote online at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register, completing registration applications electronically. The deadline is 21 days before any election. While the state doesn't require party registration for general elections, voters must register with a party by 55 days before a primary to participate in that party's primary. Acceptable identification includes a New Jersey driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number; first-time voters who registered by mail may need to provide identification when casting ballots. Municipal elections for Mayor and Borough Council are nonpartisan, held in November on the general election date under New Jersey law. The Mayor serves a four-year term, while six Council members serve staggered three-year terms, with two seats typically contested each year. The borough next holds municipal elections in November 2025 and 2026, with local candidate information available through the Monmouth County Clerk's office and borough website as each election approaches. Local ballot questions and municipal referenda also appear on general election ballots when applicable. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the online lookup tool at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search by entering their residential address. Polling places are typically schools, municipal buildings, or community centers within the borough, with locations published before each election. Under New Jersey public records law, voter registration lists are available for inspection and may be purchased for political purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates seeking county, state, and federal office are accessible through the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) at www.elec.nj.gov, showing contributions, expenditures, and donor information. Municipal candidate financial disclosure requirements apply to local candidates. Precinct-level election results are published by the Monmouth County Clerk after certification, showing vote totals by municipality and district. In the November 2024 presidential election, Monmouth County reported approximately 65-68% voter turnout among registered voters, with detailed results available through the Monmouth County Clerk's website showing precinct breakdowns for the borough. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide races including all New Jersey U.S. House of Representatives seats (New Jersey's 6th Congressional District includes Atlantic Highlands), the full New Jersey General Assembly (all 80 seats elected for two-year terms), numerous state Senate seats depending on the legislative district cycle, Monmouth County offices including Board of County Commissioners seats, and municipal elections for Council seats. Candidate filing begins in early summer 2026, with primary elections in June if needed. New Jersey offers mail-in voting to all registered voters. Applications for mail-in ballots can be submitted online at www.votemonmouth.com, by mail, or in person at the Monmouth County Clerk's office up to seven days before an election. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 48 hours, or deposited in secure ballot drop boxes by 8:00 PM on Election Day. The state also provides early in-person voting at designated locations beginning nine days before Election Day.