>>>> The 2009 New Jersey General Election Guide represents the non-partisan efforts of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – New Jersey (NCADD – NJ) to identify key issues affecting addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery programs and to educate the public about these issues. NCADD-New Jersey works in partnership with and on behalf of individuals, families, and communities affected by alcoholism and drug dependence to promote recovery through excellence in prevention and treatment initiatives. Through the organization’s leadership, laws and public policies will be established and enforced that promote recovery, eliminate discrimination, and remove systemic barriers that impede ready access to treatment.

As New Jersey’s 2009 general election draws near, voters and candidates might want to contemplate how addicted individuals have been stigmatized and consider pursuing sound public policy strategies that recognize addiction for what it is: a preventable and treatable disease. The 2009 New Jersey General Election Guide highlights some important issues pertaining to the treatment of alcoholism and drug dependence. Please be aware of the issues brought forth in this guide and remember to vote on Election Day.

>>>>October 13, 2009
Last day to register to vote for the November general election.

>>>> October 27, 2009
Last day to apply for an absentee ballot application by mail.

>>>>November 2, 2009
3 p.m. deadline for obtaining an absentee ballot application in person at the County Clerk’s Office for the general election.

>>>> November 3, 2009
General Election Day. Polls open 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.

>>>>Voter Rights Restoration
If you are no longer serving a sentence, completed probation or parole or are on parole or probation for a non indictable offense,
you CAN vote in New Jersey

>>>>Polling Place Search
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>>>>ONLINE Voter Registration
Register to Vote online

>>>>Download, Print and Mail Voter Registration
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>>>>New Jersey Online Voter Registration System
Access your personal New Jersey voter registration system account information

NCADD-NJ has prepared a comprehensive 2009 New Jersey General Election Guide

<<download election guide pdf >>

2009 Candidate Survey
Download and review the pdf format of the candidate survey sent by NCADD - New Jersey to the House of Representatives and Senate candidates.

Candidate Directory and Individual Candidate Survey Responses
Find out how to contact the Senate and House of Representatives and review their responses to NCADD - New Jersey’s candidate survey.

Candidate Survey Results
View a tabulation of individual candidate survey responses and the overall agreement with and support for principles and issues related to the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.

The Election Guide and Surveys are prepared by NCADD-NJ staff.