This bill mandates the distribution of voter information guides for all elections in New Jersey, requiring the Secretary of State to provide a State voters guide for every statewide election and allowing county clerks to produce local voters guides for their respective elections. The bill amends existing laws to ensure that county boards of elections and the Division of Elections maintain official Internet sites with helpful voter information, including links to the voters bill of rights and the new voters guides. It also stipulates that voters who register after the 29th day prior to an election will receive the State voters guide along with other election-related information.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the content and distribution of the voters guides, including a timeline for distribution no later than 45 days before an election. It establishes guidelines for candidate statements and photographs to be included in the guides, and it prohibits the distribution of misleading campaign materials that resemble official voters guides. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for electronic distribution of the guides and mandates that they be sent to military and overseas voters who request them. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance voter access to information and ensure transparency in the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:12-10, 19:14-21.1, 19:23-30.1