Public urges earlier online posting of sample ballots; board cites statutory limits A public commenter asked the board to publish digital sample ballots as soon as they are finalized to aid voter education; board staff noted the county clerk posts ballots and that state statutes setting mailing deadlines predate early voting and limit changes without legislative action.

A public commenter is pushing for Middlesex County to post digital sample ballots earlier, arguing it could empower voters before crucial registration deadlines.

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Middlesex County election board reviews recovered, duplicate mail‑in ballots after Woodbridge and Metuchen incidents County election staff told commissioners that 18 stolen mail‑in ballots recovered from Woodbridge were returned to the clerk, duplicate ballots were sent to affected voters in Metuchen and Woodbridge, and the board discussed accepting six recovered originals and scheduling adjudication sessions.

Middlesex County's election board grapples with the fallout from stolen mail-in ballots and a contentious decision to reject nearly 1,000 votes, raising questions about election integrity.

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Middlesex County Board of Elections reviews readiness for upcoming election and hears concerns about mail‑in ballots at nursing homes Board staff reported that poll worker training, ballot mailings and voting‑machine preparations are underway and the state ERIC system will be available soon; public commenters urged tighter controls on mail‑in ballots distributed in nursing homes and asked for clearer posting of sample ballots and room changes at polling sites.

Middlesex County's Board of Elections is gearing up for the upcoming election, but concerns about mail-in ballot security in nursing homes are raising alarms among residents.

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Middlesex County election staff say preparations on track ahead of Nov. 4; note new state law on ballot validity County election staff reported poll worker training, equipment checks and ballot mailings are on schedule and said a recently signed state law clarifies how some improperly marked mail ballots will be handled.

Middlesex County is gearing up for a smooth Nov. 4 election, thanks to timely poll worker training and a new law ensuring clarity on ballot validity!

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Middlesex County election staff say preparations on track ahead of Nov. 4; note new state law on ballot validity County election staff reported poll worker training, equipment checks and ballot mailings are on schedule and said a recently signed state law clarifies how some improperly marked mail ballots will be handled.

Middlesex County's election preparations are right on track, with new laws ensuring clarity for mail-in ballots and a public open house for voters just days away!

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