New Jersey
"Liberty and Prosperity"
The most densely populated state has everything: beaches, farms, cities, and the highest property taxes in America. With 12 House seats, Jersey politics are as diverse as its famous diners—from urban machines to suburban swing districts.
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
+1.7% above national average
1.0% below national average
Fair - Notable gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- No ID at polls; signature verification
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
Civics Education Standards
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
15 credits social studies including 5 world history with civics, economics, geography integrated
- Credits Required
- N/A
- Duration
- N/A
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →New Jersey State Minimum Graduation Requirements
New Jersey Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20