According to unofficial turnout figures as of June 17, over 1.35 million votes were cast across the state out of 4.075 million voters representing a 33% overall turnout of primary eligible voters. This excludes unaffiliated voters, who are ineligible to participate in partisan primaries in New Jersey.
Among the overall turnout:
- Vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots accounted for an estimated 27% of total ballots cast. Camden county recorded a high of 56% VBM ballots while Hudson County recorded the low of 12% VBM ballots.
- In-person early voting varied by County but ranged from roughly 9–15% of total ballots, with higher usage in counties like Mercer and Middlesex (15%). Camden county was lowest at 3% of total county ballots cast.
- Election Day voting dominated the process, constituting 61% of total ballots cast. Hudson County recorded a high of 78% Election Day ballots cast. Middlesex County recorded a low of 47% Election Day ballots cast.
Partisan breakdowns illustrate the engagement levels:
- On the Democratic side of the ticket, statewide turnout averaged 33% while Republican turnout averaged 29% turnout.
- Interestingly, Democratic turnout was highest in Gloucester and Hunterdon Counties (39%) and lowest in Passaic County (27%).
- Republican turnout was highest in Hunterdon County (35%) and lowest in Essex County (19%).
With both parties now having selected their standard bearers, New Jersey voters will look ahead toa high-profile general election contest between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli this November.
