Election information

Registering to Vote - If you are a new resident to Lacey Township, please do not forget to register to vote. If you move within the County or State, you still must update your voting status with the Municipality so your records will be transferred. If you have moved from one house to another within the boundaries of Lacey Township or have changed your name through marriage you must update your pertinent information in order to vote. New Registrants must register at least 21 days prior to an election.  Complete information can be obtained at the New Jersey Department of State Website.   

Lacey Township Residents - Click Here for voting district address.  

DESIGNATED POLLING PLACES for primary and general election

Charles A. Smith Community Center  - 15 East Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ  08731
Districts - 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 17

Lanoka Harbor Fire House - 2 Warren Avenue, Lanoka Harbor, NJ  08734
Districts - 4 & 13

Municipal Building - 818 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ  08731
Districts - 9, 10

Lacey Township Recreation Department - Municipal Complex, Veterans Way, Forked River, NJ 08731
Districts - 12, 16

Forked River Fire Department - Parker Ave. & Oak Street, Forked River, NJ  08731
Districts - 1, 2, 

Murray Grove Retreat & Conference Center - Church Lane, Lanoka Harbor, NJ  08734
Districts - 3,18

Pheasant Run Clubhouse - 45 Canterbury Lane, Forked River, NJ  08732
Districts - 11

Voting District Map

Vote by Mail Applications

In New Jersey, any voter can now vote by mail in any election.  You do not need a reason to Vote by Mail.  Don't feel like going to the polls? Simply vote by mail.  Now there is "no excuse" not to vote"

Vote by Mail - Absentee Voting - You may apply for an absentee ballot if you are a registered voter by written application.  The form is mailed to the Office of the Ocean County Clerk.  The deadline for such requests are 7 days before any and all elections (Primary, General, School, etc.) Any absentee voter who fails to apply by the deadline may apply in person to the Office of the Ocean County Clerk up to 3:00 P.M. of the day before the Election.  The County Clerk cannot accept faxed or emailed copies of an Application for Vote by Mail Ballot, unless you are a Military or Overseas Voter, since an original signature is required.  

Click on links for applications: Application to Register to Vote  - Ocean County - English
Application to Register to Vote - Ocean County - Espanol
Vote by Mail Application - English 
Vote by Mail Application - Espanol

Permanent Absentee List - As a registered voter you may request that your name be placed on a permanent absentee voting list for all future elections. Please check the appropriate box on the Civilian Absentee Application.

Military Absentee Voting - If you are in the military service or know of someone who is, absentee voting privileges are available to military personnel, their dependents or patients in veterans hospitals or civilians attached to or serving with the military. For more information or applications contact the Clerk's Office or visit the New Jersey Department of State Website.

Election Results "Live" on the Internet - The Office of the Ocean County Clerk is proud to be able to provide election results on the Internet for Primary and General elections in "real time". On election night the current results from the county voting machines may be viewed athttp://www.oceancountyclerk.com/cgi-bin/election.pl