Primary Election Day 2026 6 am to 8 pm Voters Guide Go Out To Vote
Jun 02, 2026
New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and polling locations across the state — including Harrison — will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are inside the voting location by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballots, no matter how long the line is.
On Tuesday, June 2, Harrison residents will vote at polling locations based on their Ward and District, which are listed on the sample ballot mailed to each registered voter. You can also visit LocatePoll.com to find your voting site by entering your address.
Those of you in the 2nd Ward in Harrison's Redevelopment Zone, you have new locations to vote at, including those of you in Ward 2 District 2, you vote at 300 Somerset Apartment Building, of course, at 300 Somerset Street, and Ward 2 District 3, you vote at Cobalt Lofts at 1200 South 5th Street. All the residents reporting to the Cobalt Lofts should NOT be voting for Larry Bennett for Hudson County Commissioner, as he is the only Candidate for Commissioner that is in favor of a Toxic Sludge plant at the PSE&G property across the street from a residential community that includes Steelworks Apartments, Vermella Harrison, The Wyldes Harrison, and The Cobalt Lofts. Read more here.
If you are turned away from voting in a Voting Machine, you can still vote if you request a paper Provisional Ballot. If the Poll Worker is not familiar with Provisional Ballots, ask for the Judge of the Polling Location and request a Provisional Ballot, which will be counted once the Hudson County Clerk and Superintendent of Elections confirm your eligibility. The latter can also be used to vote if you did not receive your Mail-in Ballot. The Provisional Ballot will only be counted if your Mail-in Ballot has not been cast after a waiting period.
Harrison Polling Sites by Ward:
- 1st Ward (Districts 1, 2, & 3): Harrison Senior Center, 221 Harrison Avenue
- 2nd Ward (Districts 1, 2, & 3): 2-1 Community Center, 401 Warren Street, 2-2 300 Somerset St. Apartment Building, 300 Somerset Street, 2-3 Cobalt Lofts Apartment Bldg., 1200 South 5th St. (Note: Firehouse is no longer a polling location)
3rd Ward:
- Districts 1 & 2: Washington Middle School, 516 Harrison Avenue (North 5th St. entrance)
- District 3: Harrison Gardens Building #3, 788 Harrison Avenue (side entrance)
4th Ward (Districts 1, 2 & 3):
- Washington Middle School, 516 Harrison Avenue & North 5th St. Side Entrance
How to Use the Voting Machine
When you check in with poll workers, you’ll be handed a long paper ballot to insert into the ExpressVote XL touchscreen machine. After making your selections on the screen:
- Tap “Print” to generate a paper summary of your choices.
- Verify the printout is correct.
- Cast your final vote on the touchscreen.
Your vote is not cast until you complete this final step.
The machine keeps the printout for auditing and to verify any contested election results.
Know Your Rights
- ID is not required to vote unless you’re flagged by the Board of Elections or challenged at the polls. Checking in and providing a Signature is required. It’s a good idea to bring an Id nonetheless.
- Your vote is private — no one should enter the booth with you unless you require assistance. Do not allow a Poll worker to vote for you while explaining how the Voting Machine works. (Yes, it has happened.)
- If you need help, poll workers are there to assist, but if you run into a dispute on your right to vote, request to speak with a supervisor or an election Judge. Worst-case scenario you can seek assistance from a Judge in Hudson County.
Local Political Spotlight
This year’s primary ballot includes races for:
United States Senate, Member of the House of Representatives, Hudson County Register, Hudson County Commissioner (formerly known as Freeholder), Mayor of Harrison, Councilman (1 In Each of 4 Wards), and County Committee (1 Male & 1 Female).
Democratic Primary Ballot
United States Senator
Cory Booker (A1)
(no opponent)
Member of the House of Representatives
Rob Menendez (B1)
Mussab Ali (B2)
Hudson County Register
Jeffrey Dublin (C1)
Melissa Alexander (C2)
Hudson County Commissioner
Mina Ekladious (D1) (Against A Toxic Sludge Plant in Harrison)
Alex Valdez (D2) (Against A Toxic Sludge Plant in Harrison)
Larry Bennett (D3) (FOR A Toxic Sludge Plant in Harrison)
Mayor of Harrison
James A. Fife (No Opposition in Primary)
Council of Harrison
1st Ward: Juan Huaranga (No Opposition in Primary)
2nd Ward: Joe Diaco (No Opposition in Primary)
3rd Ward: James T. Wood (No Opposition in Primary)
4th Ward: James P. Doran (No Opposition in Primary)
Republican Primary
United States Senator
Justin Murphy (A1)
Richard Tabor (A2)
Alex Zdan (A3)
Robert S. Lebovics (A4)
House of Representatives
No Petition Filed
Hudson County Register
Quamar Raza
No Opposition
Hudson County Commissioner
Anmol Gopalak
No Opposition
Mayor of Harrison
No Petition Filed
Council of Harrison
No Petition Filed
Make Your Voice Heard
Make your Voice Heard on June 2, your vote matters. Participate in shaping New Jersey’s future and local leadership. Democracy only works when you show up.
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