N.J. Stat. § 19:44B-5: Notice to commission of candidates by Secretary of State.

5. Upon receipt from any person of a declaration of candidacy or a petition to appear on the ballot for election as Governor or as Lieutenant Governor, or as a member of the Legislature, the Secretary of State shall, within 2 days of the receipt, notify the commission of the name and address of the candidate and the date of the receipt.

L.1981, c.129, c.5; amended 2009, c.66, s.31.