Goshen, New Jersey Public Records

The Cape May County Clerk's Office maintains its resources at https://www.capemaycountynj.gov/149/County-Clerk, while the New Jersey State Archives can be found at https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.shtml.

Staff members maintain voter registration rolls, process absentee ballot applications, certify election results, and provide information on candidates and ballot questions. New Jersey residents can register to vote online through the New Jersey Division of Elections website at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register. Online registration requires a New Jersey driver's license or state ID card. The deadline is 21 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that particular contest. New Jersey now offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period, allowing eligible residents to register and cast their ballots at early voting locations. Traditional registration methods remain available by mail or in person at the Capemay County Clerk's office, motor vehicle agencies, or various government offices. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.nj.gov/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml. As an unincorporated community, Goshen does not hold municipal elections for mayor or council. Instead, residents vote in Middle Township elections for the township committee, which governs the municipality. Middle Township operates under the Committee form of government with a five-member township committee elected to staggered three-year terms. Committee members run on a partisan basis in November general elections. The next Middle Township committee seats will appear on the ballot in November 2025 and 2026 as current terms expire. Cape May County holds elections for the Board of County Commissioners, with commissioners elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the New Jersey Division of Elections polling place lookup tool at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search. By entering their county and address, voters can view their current polling location, sample ballot, and district information. Polling places are typically located at schools, community centers, or municipal buildings within Middle Township. New Jersey maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration information is public record, though certain personal details such as Social Security numbers and birth dates remain confidential. Campaign finance reports are filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, known as ELEC, and searchable at www.elec.nj.gov. These reports show contributions and expenditures for state and county candidates. Candidate petitions and statements are filed with the Capemay County Clerk. Following certification, election results by precinct are published on the Capemay County Clerk's website, providing detailed vote totals for every contest. In the November 2024 presidential election, Cape May County recorded approximately 60,000 votes cast, with turnout around 70% of registered voters. The county has traditionally favored Republican candidates in presidential and statewide races, though margins vary by municipality and election cycle. On November 3, 2026, Goshen and Cape May County voters will decide several important races. New Jersey does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, as Senator Cory Booker's term extends through 2026 and Senator-elect Andy Kim's term runs through 2028. The Governor's race is not on the 2026 ballot either, since New Jersey holds gubernatorial elections in odd-numbered years with the next scheduled for 2025. The 2026 general election will include all 80 seats in the New Jersey General Assembly, which are elected every two years, and portions of the New Jersey Senate depending on the redistricting cycle. County-level offices including Board of County Commissioners seats will be decided as terms expire. Middle Township committee seats may be contested depending on term expirations. Voters should check with the Capemay County Clerk for the specific offices and candidates on the ballot. New Jersey offers universal mail-in voting, allowing any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Applications can be submitted online through the Capemay County Clerk's website, by mail, or in person. The County Clerk must receive applications at least seven days before the election, though voters can request ballots in person until 3 p.m. On the day before the election. New Jersey also offers early in-person voting at designated locations beginning nine days before Election Day and continuing through the Sunday before Election Day. Early voting sites for Middle Township residents are announced before each election on the Capemay County Clerk's website.