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Trenton attorney general vows to protect New Jersey voters ahead of elections

Trenton attorney general vows to protect New Jersey voters ahead of elections

Trenton, NJ – The Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced measures to ensure a fair election during the upcoming general election. The Department of Law and Public Safety aims to protect the right to vote and assist voters and election officials.

Early in-person voting will begin on Saturday, October 25. Divisions within the Department of Law and Public Safety will focus on maintaining free and fair elections in New Jersey.

Since 2022, the Voter Protection Initiative has addressed issues impacting voting access. The initiative seeks to remedy voting rights violations on Election Day and during early voting, according to New Jersey civil rights laws.

“The success of our democracy depends on elections that remain free and fair,” Platkin stated. He also emphasized the plan to ensure that New Jerseyans can vote without harassment or intimidation.

The Department of Law and Public Safety’s Voting Rights Resources webpage will assist residents with questions about their voting rights. This resource will also guide voters on reporting issues encountered during early voting and on Election Day.

Dedicated attorneys in the Division of Law will provide legal support to county election officials throughout early voting and on Election Day. Their role is to uphold election integrity in accordance with New Jersey’s election laws.

The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability will monitor allegations of voter intimidation, election fraud, and other violations. They will coordinate with law enforcement as necessary.

Updated Attorney General Guidance on the role of law enforcement in election activities has been issued to law enforcement officials statewide. This guidance clarifies laws protecting voters from harassment.

The guidance highlights that soliciting voters or electioneering within a designated “protective zone” around polling locations is a criminal offense. Under a new 2025 law, the protective zone around polling sites can extend up to 200 feet.

The Division on Civil Rights will have a team available to assist voters who experience discrimination or harassment during the elections. Voters can report issues via phone or through the online portal.

The New Jersey Division of Elections offers a list of county election office contacts and additional election-related information for the public. Voters can call the State’s Voter Information and Assistance line with any concerns about their voting rights.