Voter turnout in New Jersey

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The voter turnout rate is a mathematical expression that indicates how many eligible voters participated in an election. A variety of factors can factor into calculations of voter turnout. For the purposes of this article, voter turnout rates are expressed as either:

  1. Total ballots counted (preferred): This rate reflects the total number of ballots counted in a jurisdiction divided by the total number of eligible voters in that jurisdiction. Ballotpedia uses this as its default expression unless the jurisdiction does not report total ballots counted.
  2. Total ballots counted for highest office (alternative): This rate reflects the total number of ballots counted for the highest office in a jurisdiction divided by the total number of eligible voters in that jurisdiction. In presidential election years, the presidency is the highest office on the ballot in every state. In non-presidential election years, the highest office on the ballot varies from state to state. Ballotpedia uses this expression if the jurisdiction does not report total ballots counted.
  • The overall turnout rate of eligible voters in New Jersey in the 2024 presidential general election was 67.2%. The national average for the same year was 64.1%.[1]
  • The overall turnout rate of eligible voters in New Jersey in the 2022 midterm general election was 41.0%. The national average for the same year was 46.2%.[2]
  • From 2002 to 2024, the average voter turnout rate of eligible voters in New Jersey was 53.6%. The national average voter turnout rate of eligible voters for this same period was 52.4%.
  • The main source for these data is the United States Elections Project. Click here for more details.

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    Historical voter turnout rates

    See also: Voter turnout in United States elections


    The table below presents New Jersey voter turnout rates for each federal election year from 2002 to 2024.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

    Voter turnout rates in New Jersey, 2002-2024 (expressed as a percentage of eligible voters)
    Year Total ballots counted
    2024 67.2%
    2022 41.0%
    2020 72.0%
    2018 53.5%
    2016 65.8%
    2014 32.5%
    2012 62.2%
    2010 37.7%
    2008 67.7%
    2006 40.6%
    2004 64.2%
    2002 38.9%

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