New voters and others interested in becoming more familiar with Burlington County voting machines can receive hands-on tutorials and demonstrations at the County Corner Store office between now and the June 10 Primary Election.
The Burlington County Superintendent of Elections staff will offer the machine tutorials twice-a-week at the County Corner Store location at 1020 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel (this location replaces the old County Corner Store location at the Moorestown Mall). The tutorials will be offered on Wednesdays, from 4 PM to 7 PM, and Saturdays, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
This is the second year that the Superintendent’s Office offered this service. The tutorials were offered to voters each week at the County Corner Store before last year’s Primary Election and General Election.
In addition to the voting machine tutorials and demos, the election office staff will be available to answer questions and assist with other election-related matters, including registering to vote, vote-by-mail and early voting options and updating registration information and removing a deceased relative from the voter registration list.
“Voting is a fundamental right and we are proud to partner with the Burlington County Clerk to make sure voters have the information they need to exercise that right however they choose,” said Burlington County Superintendent of Elections Dawn Marie Addiego. “Whether you’re a new voter registering for the first time, have a question about vote-by-mail or looking for a refresher or practice with the voting machine, our staff will be there to assist.”
The voting machines consist of electronic ballot marking devices and tabulators. These machines are also used during the early voting period.
Voters who are unable to come to the County Corner Store for an in-person tutorial can also familiarize themselves with the voting machines by watching a computer animation video that provides a step-by-step description of how to vote with the equipment. . The video is posted on the Burlington County Election and Voter Services page at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/593/Election-Voter-Services .
Upcoming voter registration deadline
Burlington County voters are also reminded that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Primary Election is Tuesday, May 20.
An eligible Burlington County voter must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 17 years old to register (though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18) and a resident of Burlington County for at least 30 days.
Eligible voters can register at the Superintendent of Elections Office at 301 Harper Drive, Moorestown. Registration can also be done online at Voter Registration | NJ DOS - Division of Elections or at the County Corner Store location on Wednesdays and Saturdays when Superintendent of Elections staff are present.
Paper voter registration forms are also available online and can be mailed to the Superintendent of Elections Office.
Only declared Republicans and Democrats can cast ballots in the New Jersey Primary Election on June 10. Unaffiliated voters can participate by declaring a party affiliation with either the Republican or Democratic party. Declaration forms are available from the Burlington County Superintendent of Elections or online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/301/Superintendent-of-Elections. Completed forms should be returned to the Superintendent of Elections office at 301 Harper Drive, Moorestown no later than June 3 to have a vote-by-mail ballot sent to the voters’ residence. Unaffiliated voters who are changing their party affiliation and want a vote-by-mail ballot between June 3 and 3 PM June 9 should request one in person at the County’s Election Office at 301 Harper Drive, Moorestown. Unaffiliated voters may also declare a party affiliation in-person at the polls during the early voting period or on Primary Election Day on June 10.