Can a person who is 17 years old register to vote?

A person who is 17 years old can register to vote in New Jersey, but there is a critical stipulation that they must be 18 years old by the time of the next general election. This reflects the intention to allow younger individuals to prepare in advance for voting and to encourage civic engagement among youth, while still adhering to the legal age requirement of 18 years for actual voting.

This option allows 17-year-olds the opportunity to participate in the electoral process once they reach voting age, thereby fostering an early interest in civic duties. The other responses do not accurately reflect the New Jersey regulations surrounding voter registration, as they either impose unnecessary restrictions or misstate the requirements for registration prior to reaching the voting age.