Burlington Review

Sample ballots for the 2024 General Election are being distributed to Burlington County voters, with election officials advising residents to bring these ballots to polling locations. This initiative aims to streamline the check-in process on Election Day.

"For the first time, we are printing a unique bar code on voters’ sample ballots. When they arrive at the polls, workers will scan the code to quickly verify the information to ensure the voter accesses the correct ballot," said Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz. "While it’s not a requirement, bringing your sample ballot is a simple and secure way for voters to easily check in at the polls."

Voters without their sample ballot can still vote using machines. Poll workers will verify their registration by checking names and addresses.

Over 300,000 sample ballots are being sent out to registered voters who have not yet voted by mail. Voters who do not receive their ballot should contact the Burlington County Clerk’s Office at 609-265-5122.

The sample ballot includes a bar code for check-in, polling location details, and an image of what their actual ballot will look like. It also lists candidates and any special questions up for vote. All towns' sample ballots can be accessed online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/1172/Sample-Ballots.

Additionally, there is a web address on the sample ballot directing voters to an online How-to-Vote video explaining how to use new voting machines available during early voting and on Election Day. The video is also accessible via Burlington County Election Services at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/593/Election-Voter-Services.

"The new machines are easy to use, and many Burlington County voters are already familiar with them from this year’s primary or from early voting in prior elections," said Burlington County Superintendent of Elections Dawn Marie Addiego. "For voters who didn’t participate in this year’s primary election or early voting, the machines will be new and different. We’re strongly encouraging voters to watch the video to learn how the new machines work so it’s not brand new on Election Day."

For further inquiries, voters can call the Burlington County Elections hotline at 609-265-VOTE (8683).