{"id":2149,"date":"2026-09-22T09:12:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/?page_id=2149"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:12:43","slug":"voter-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Voter Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voting is one of the many ways we can engage with our communities and make our voices heard. Just as meaningful community engagement starts with being informed and prepared, so does voting. Understanding what matters to you, learning about the issues that affect your community, and knowing what\u2019s on your ballot can help you make informed choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resources below can help you register to vote, learn when and where to vote, explore what\u2019s on your ballot, and find reliable, nonpartisan information to prepare for Election Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Voting Information on Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"cards-alt grid\">\r\n      <article class=\"card-alt grid__col grid__col--1of2\">\r\n    <div class=\"card__inner position-relative\">\r\n            <a class=\"article__link\" href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.instructure.com\/courses\/47176\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\r\n                  <div class=\"card__content \">\r\n                <h3 class=\"h5\">Voter Information<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Voter Information is a Canvas page with resources and information compiled by Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships. Middlesex College students can click on the link to self-enroll<\/p>\r\n                        <div class=\"btn btn--alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.instructure.com\/courses\/47176\">Enroll to Vote<\/a><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card-alt grid__col grid__col--1of2\">\r\n    <div class=\"card__inner position-relative\">\r\n            <a class=\"article__link\" href=\"https:\/\/register.allintovote.org\/middlesexcollege\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\r\n                  <div class=\"card__content \">\r\n                <h3 class=\"h5\">ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Middlesex College has partnered with  ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to provide a custom voter registration and verification site.<\/p>\r\n                        <div class=\"btn btn--alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.allintovote.org\/middlesexcollege\/\">Register to Vote<\/a><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Voting in New Jersey<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head blue\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"mb-0 h5\">Jersey Civic Engage<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n      <p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/state\/elections\/jersey-civic-engage.shtml\">Jersey Civic Engage<\/a> is a nonpartisan initiative of the New Jersey Secretary of State\u2019s Office dedicated to strengthening civic participation across the state. The initiative encourages New Jersey residents to become informed, involved, and active in their communities recognizing that a strong, healthy democracy depends on people who are engaged and empowered to participate.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head blue\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"mb-0 h5\">Vote.NJ.Gov<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n      <p><p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote.shtml\">New Jersey&#8217;s official voter site<\/a> to register to vote, check your registration status, get important deadlines, apply to vote by mail, or find out where to vote in person as part of the early voting period or on Election Day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head blue\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"mb-0 h5\">In-Person Early Voting Information<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n      <p><p>New Jersey registered voters can <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote-early-voting.shtml\">vote early in person<\/a> using a voting machine during the nine days before Election Day. Early voting gives you the flexibility to choose the day and time that works best for your schedule. Note that the early in-person location may be different than where you vote on Election Day so use this link to find a location that is convenient.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\r\n\r\n\n\n<div class=\"cards-alt grid\">\r\n      <article class=\"card-alt grid__col grid__col--1of2\">\r\n    <div class=\"card__inner position-relative\">\r\n            <a class=\"article__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote-by-mail.shtml\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\r\n                  <div class=\"card__content \">\r\n                <h3 class=\"h5\">Become a Poll Worker<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>New Jersey is actively looking for state residents to become poll workers. You may work in any county in the New Jersey, not just the one in which you are registered to vote.\u00a0Earn $21.43 per hour on in-person early voting days and $300 on Election Day.<\/p>\r\n                        <div class=\"btn btn--alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote-by-mail.shtml\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card-alt grid__col grid__col--1of2\">\r\n    <div class=\"card__inner position-relative\">\r\n            <a class=\"article__link\" href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote-early-voting.shtml\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\r\n                  <div class=\"card__content \">\r\n                <h3 class=\"h5\">Vote By Mail Information<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>In New Jersey, a voter may vote-by-mail by completing the Application for Vote-By-Mail Ballot and returning the application to their county clerk.<\/p>\r\n                        <div class=\"btn btn--alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote-early-voting.shtml\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">Election Information<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"cards-alt grid\">\r\n      <article class=\"card-alt grid__col grid__col--1of2\">\r\n    <div class=\"card__inner position-relative\">\r\n            <a class=\"article__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vote411.org\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\r\n                  <div class=\"card__content \">\r\n                <h3 class=\"h5\">VOTE411<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Explore voting information by state, see what\u2019s on your ballot, check your voter registration status, find your polling place, and report day-of-voting issues. Funded by the League of Women Voters.<\/p>\r\n                        <div class=\"btn btn--alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vote411.org\/\">Find Voting Information<\/a><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card-alt grid__col grid__col--1of2\">\r\n    <div class=\"card__inner position-relative\">\r\n            <a class=\"article__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ballotready.org\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\r\n                  <div class=\"card__content \">\r\n                <h3 class=\"h5\">BallotReady<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Explore your ballot, make informed choices, and learn about all of the issues and candidates in a given election.<\/p>\r\n                        <div class=\"btn btn--alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ballotready.org\/\">Get Informed<\/a><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">National Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allinchallenge.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.allinchallenge.org\/\">ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge<\/a> empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in student democratic engagement. Middlesex College is a participating campus with access to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allinchallenge.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/virtual-democratic-engagement-toolkit.pdf\">Virtual Democratic Engagement Toolkit<\/a>&nbsp;with strategies and ideas for virtual and in-person learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voting is one of the many ways we can engage with our communities and make our voices heard. Just as meaningful community engagement starts with being informed and prepared, so does voting. Understanding what matters to you, learning about the issues that affect your community, and knowing what\u2019s on your ballot can help you make [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2149","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Voter Engagement | Middlesex College<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Voter Engagement | Middlesex College\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Voting is one of the many ways we can engage with our communities and make our voices heard. Just as meaningful community engagement starts with being informed and prepared, so does voting. Understanding what matters to you, learning about the issues that affect your community, and knowing what\u2019s on your ballot can help you make [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"About\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-09-22T13:12:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/middlesexcollege.edu\\\/about\\\/voter-engagement\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/middlesexcollege.edu\\\/about\\\/voter-engagement\\\/\",\"name\":\"Voter Engagement | Middlesex College\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/middlesexcollege.edu\\\/about\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-22T13:12:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-22T13:12:43+00:00\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/middlesexcollege.edu\\\/about\\\/voter-engagement\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/middlesexcollege.edu\\\/about\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/middlesexcollege.edu\\\/about\\\/\",\"name\":\"About\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/middlesexcollege.edu\\\/about\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Voter Engagement | Middlesex College","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Voter Engagement | Middlesex College","og_description":"Voting is one of the many ways we can engage with our communities and make our voices heard. Just as meaningful community engagement starts with being informed and prepared, so does voting. Understanding what matters to you, learning about the issues that affect your community, and knowing what\u2019s on your ballot can help you make [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/","og_site_name":"About","article_modified_time":"2026-09-22T13:12:43+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"1 minute"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/","url":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/","name":"Voter Engagement | Middlesex College","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/#website"},"datePublished":"2026-09-22T13:12:42+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-22T13:12:43+00:00","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/voter-engagement\/"]}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/#website","url":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/","name":"About","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2149","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2149"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2149\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2150,"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2149\/revisions\/2150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}