Long Lines, Confusion Expected at Polling Places
Record voter turnout is expected to cause long lines at polling places across the country. Confusion for first time voters may add to problems. The division of elections should have sent sample ballots with poll locations to residents; some people have not yet received their sample ballots.
Luckily, New Jersey residents can locate their polling place on the state Division of Elections website (Note that numbered streets downtown require numerals; do not spell out the street name. For example, enter "1st Street", not "First Street").
Meanwhile, several Jersey City voting wards in the downtown change locations last year. Parts of Hamilton Park and Newport residents have the opportunity to vote in the Holland Garden housing projects; some might argue this was a political stunt to benefit the machine (we're looking at you, Mr. Mayor).
Any voter denied the right to vote can insist on receiving a provisional ballot.
UPDATE
A commenter pointed out that the Metropolis Towers polling place still lists a Henderson Street address, which no long exists.
Luckily, New Jersey residents can locate their polling place on the state Division of Elections website (Note that numbered streets downtown require numerals; do not spell out the street name. For example, enter "1st Street", not "First Street").
Meanwhile, several Jersey City voting wards in the downtown change locations last year. Parts of Hamilton Park and Newport residents have the opportunity to vote in the Holland Garden housing projects; some might argue this was a political stunt to benefit the machine (we're looking at you, Mr. Mayor).
Any voter denied the right to vote can insist on receiving a provisional ballot.
UPDATE
A commenter pointed out that the Metropolis Towers polling place still lists a Henderson Street address, which no long exists.
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Another possible source of confusion: the Metropolis Towers polling place on Marin Blvd. is still listed as Gregory Park on Henderson Street.
The Holland Gardens polling station is not altogether new for some residents of Hamilton Park and Newport. I live in Hamilton Park and I've been having to vote at Holland Gardens in the last two state/local elections.
Many voters only vote in Presidential years however, and may find a surprise come election day.
Oh, they'll be surprised. They may not even find it. The first time I voted there, it took me about 20 minutes to find it. It's completely hidden within the complex and there isn't much polling place signage to indicate where it is.
if you look up the Kennedy School address on Google, it shows a location about a block and a half from the actual polling place location, which is just west of Brunswick and Mercer.
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