Today is deadline to register to vote in New Jersey

Get your vote on.

Today is the deadline for residents of New Jersey to register to vote in the general election on Nov. 6.

The election will decided the presidential race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, as well as the senate race in New Jersey between incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and GOP challenger Joe Kyrillos.

Applications are available at www.Elections.NJ.gov. They must be postmarked by today, Oct. 16, to be accepted.

Voters can also register directly at Motor Vehicle Commission offices and Human Services offices.

In addition to president, New Jersey voters statewide will also pick a U.S. senator.