N.J. Stat. § 40:62-105.24
All appropriations to be voted upon at such water district election or any other proposition or question that may be required shall be placed upon the ballot immediately following the names of the candidates for election to the board of water commissioners in the following form:
Yes. (Question to be voted on.)
No.
If the voter makes a cross (X), plus (+) or check () mark in ink or pencil in the square of the left of and opposite the word "Yes," it shall be counted as a vote in favor of said proposition.
If the voter shall make a cross (X), plus (+) or check () mark in ink or pencil in the square to the left of and opposite the word "No," it shall be counted as a vote against such proposition. If no such mark shall be made in the square to the left of and opposite either the word "Yes" or "No," it shall not be counted as a vote either for or against such proposition.
N.J.S. § 40:62-105.24