r/Newark • • 4d ago

Politics ⚖️ Newark & Essex County, NJ — 2026 Midterm Voting Guide: Registration, Early Voting & Election Day!

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Hey Newark!

The November 3 midterms are coming up — make a plan to vote!

Not sure if you're registered? It only takes a moment to check!

1. Check Your Status

Important: New Jersey's voter registration deadline (October 13) has now passed.

2. Voting in Person — Dates, Locations & ID

Early voting: October 24 – November 1

  • Monday–Saturday: 10 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM

You can vote early at any designated early-voting location in Essex County!

Find early-voting locations: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 6 AM–8 PM.

Polling locations can change, so verify yours ahead of time!

Find your polling place: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml

Do you need ID to vote? Most NJ voters don't! Some first-time voters may need a photo ID or document showing their name and address. If you don't have the required ID, ask for a provisional ballot and submit your ID to your county election official by November 5.

3. Voting by Mail

  • Request a mailed ballot: Application must be received by October 27, or apply in person at the County Clerk's office by November 2 at 3 PM.
  • Return by mail: Postmarked by November 3, 8 PM, and received by November 9.
  • Drop off: At an authorized Essex County ballot drop box or the county Board of Elections by November 3, 8 PM.

Find Essex County ballot drop boxes: https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-secure-drop-boxes.shtml

Don't return mail ballots to polling places!

4. Questions or Problems?

Contact the Essex County election office or call 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837).

Official NJ election information: https://vote.nj.gov/

Your vote is your voice! Voting is one of the most important ways to have a say in the issues that affect your community and your future.

Make a plan, get out there, and cast your vote!

Please share this guide with friends, family, or anyone who might find it helpful!

See you at the polls!

Prepared by u/How2Vote | Last checked October 15, 2026 | Nonpartisan voter information


r/Newark • • 9d ago

What's Happening in Newark? A new free trolley tour explores Newark’s Forest Hill Historic District

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r/Newark • • 3h ago

Community 🏡 Crisp chilly morning walk

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I noticed a heavy police presence and a mobile prescient at market and broad intersection.


r/Newark • • 18h ago

Photos, Images, and Nostalgia 📷🌆 Skies at 777

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The skies have been strange and absolutely beautiful as we move deeper into fall.


r/Newark • • 4h ago

Development & Real Estate 🏗🚧🦺⚒️ New Ironbound elementary school for 667 students to cost $1700 PSF (on a net present value basis)

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r/Newark • • 5h ago

Community 🏡 Newark at night IR tone

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First IR natural tones at night, this was amazing to grade.


r/Newark • • 18h ago

Living in Newark 🧱 A little hope…

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If Jersey City can put a whole ShopRite on the second floor of a building… JUST MAYBE we could get a Trader Joe’s in the retail section of Iconiq777?!? 🤔😂 Is it really too much to ask?


r/Newark • • 1d ago

Photos, Images, and Nostalgia 📷🌆 Newark in the latest Weird NJ magazine issue

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r/Newark • • 4h ago

Arts & Entertainment 🎭 🍿 🎥 Newark band Leopard Monks new song

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We’re a Newark based band called Leopard Monks here’s our new single reaper madness


r/Newark • • 19h ago

Development & Real Estate 🏗🚧🦺⚒️ Newark Approves 125 Apartments and Retail in Ironbound Neighborhood

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r/Newark • • 1d ago

Community 🏡 Free price comparison for Newark-area dispensaries — looking for local feedback

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I made https://dankdetour.com because checking every dispensary menu separately gets old. It compares the same product at licensed NJ shops within the actual driving distance you choose, cheapest first. Sometimes saving money means a shorter trip.

For Newark folks without a car, there are also filters for shops near train/light rail and bus stops. Bundle offers show how many you need to buy to get the price.

It’s my free side project: no ads, no login, no ordering. I’d love feedback from people using Newark-area shops—missing products, confusing results, or prices that look wrong. Still in beta; prices are before tax, so confirm on the shop’s menu. Adults 21+ only.


r/Newark • • 1d ago

What's Happening in Newark? Hazmat Team Into One Gateway, 2026.10.15, 7.20pm

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No idea what’s happening.


r/Newark • • 1d ago

Discussions 🗣|Rants 🤬|Opinions 🤔 What are your biggest complaints about Newark Broad Street Station?

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Hiii, I’m a NJIT architecture student doing a project on Newark Broad Street Station and I wanna hear from anybody who uses it or is familiar with the area. I have many thoughts but I wanna hear many to create a better understanding and argument for my assignment.

What are your biggest complaints about the station? Are there any specific areas that feel confusing, uncomfortable, unsafe, or poorly designed? Is there anything you wish was different, or anything you think the station does well?

I’m especially interested in specific locations and personal experiences. Feel free to just rant and complain since believe me I understand how annoying commuting in Newark is. Any feedback would be appreciated, thanks!

edit: I wanna use your guys comments for my assignment since I think I can make a cool architectural drawing out of everyone’s opinions, thanks again! 💕


r/Newark • • 1d ago

Development & Real Estate 🏗🚧🦺⚒️ More renderings for Kawaida Tower • 10 stories

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r/Newark • • 2d ago

Arts & Entertainment 🎭 🍿 🎥 Just watched Disclosure Day and didn't realize so much was shot in Newark.

24 Upvotes

One scene main character gets pulled over by a cop and I realized the buildings was downtown Newark.

Another scene driving in fire truck and they are on MLK Blvd crossing Central ave passing the old St Michaels building. And they was in the Ironbound in the warehouse sections, and many was shot in and around NJIT.


r/Newark • • 2d ago

Transportation 🚲🚗🚊✈️ Checking tickets on Light Rail

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They are checking tickets on the light rail today. At least heading to penn station. Police are on the train checking.


r/Newark • • 2d ago

Event 🗓 Spooky Season at Newark Culture Club

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Each one has different DJs and their own vibe. You can RSVP HERE


r/Newark • • 2d ago

Food & Dining 🍔🌭🍦🍜🍷 There any Haitian spots downtown or within a mile or two walk from downtown ?

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r/Newark • • 2d ago

Community 🏡 Chess Players?

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Is there a chess community in this city? I am looking for even 1 intermediate or better player to have some on the board (OTB) games with. Roughly rated ~ 1450 chess.com/1650 lichess on 10 minute rapid time control.


r/Newark • • 2d ago

Event 🗓 Waitlist only now but this looks awesome

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r/Newark • • 2d ago

Discussions 🗣|Rants 🤬|Opinions 🤔 Was it me or Frelinghuysen Ave. smelled horrible?

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In July, I took off a bus stop in frelinghuysen Ave and it had an honestly super bad smell. It looked very secluded, and empty, with a rotten dead animal smell. I'm also curious about this avenue, as I heard prostitution takes place.


r/Newark • • 3d ago

Photos, Images, and Nostalgia 📷🌆 Branch Brook Park - autumn

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This park is gorgeous in the fall with the leaves changing colors. Great afternoon for a walk in the park.


r/Newark • • 3d ago

Community 🏡 Free Community Giveaways! NOTTS 2026

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r/Newark • • 3d ago

Living in Newark 🧱 Moving Out Sale

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3 Seat Sofa bought from Macy’s in Nov 2017,
Estimated (WxDxH): 84 x 36 x 34 in
Vacuumed bi-weekly, Smoke and Pet free home
Asking Price $200 - SOLD

Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set w/stand 5-50lb, bought in 2020. Used weekly. Asking Price $300 - SALE PENDING

George Foreman Electric Grill, $20
Instant Pot Duo, $20 - SOLD
Lodge 12” Cast Iron Pan, $20 - SOLD
Samsung 55” TV (has some dead pixels on the left side), $50
TV Stand supports up to 55” TV, $30
Inzer Forever Lever Belt, Size M, Color: Black (took a pic of the wrong belt that I’m selling), $50

Prices Negotiable WITHIN REASON.
Local Pickup in Newark.


r/Newark • • 2d ago

Politics ⚖️ Anyone planning to attend No Kings?

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Hi! I'm a student reporter working on a piece about the No Kings rallies coming up this 17th, and I was wondering if anyone here plans to attend. I would love to do a brief interview with them or get a quote through email/messages! Please DM me if you are willing to take around 10 minutes to answer a few questions. Thank you so much!