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New Jersey · Spotlight county · Nov. 3, 2026

Union County, NJ

Before you vote

15 days to Election Day
Early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 24.Hours that day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in New Jersey. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Every race and candidate on the Union County ballot, from official lists.

For voters in Elizabeth, Union, Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, Westfield, Cranford, Summit, Scotch Plains, Roselle, Hillside and the rest of Union County's 21 towns. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.

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Before you vote

15 days to Election Day
Early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 24.Hours that day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in New Jersey. Hours checked Oct. 5, 2026 from official sources.

Key Dates

October 13, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting in person
October 27, 2026Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Source: New Jersey Division of Elections

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Federal

U.S. Senate is on every ballot; Union County is split among U.S. House Districts 7, 8, 10 and 12
2026 General Election · 6-year term

U.S. Senate

One of New Jersey's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 7

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 8

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 10

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 12

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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Union County

On every Union County ballot
2026 General Election · 5-year term

Union County Clerk

Runs Union County's elections paperwork, including ballots and candidate filings, and keeps county records.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Union County Sheriff

Runs the Union County Sheriff's Office, which provides court security and serves legal papers.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Union County Commissioner

A member of the Union County Board of County Commissioners, which sets the county budget and runs county services such as roads, parks and the jail.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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Town Races

Only in the towns listed; ward seats depend on your ward
2026 General Election

Berkeley Heights Council

A seat on the Berkeley Heights governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Berkeley Heights voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Berkeley Heights Mayor

The mayor of Berkeley Heights. Only Berkeley Heights voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Clark Council, Ward 1

A seat on the Clark governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Clark voters in Ward 1 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Clark Council, Ward 2

A seat on the Clark governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Clark voters in Ward 2 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Clark Council, Ward 3

A seat on the Clark governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Clark voters in Ward 3 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Clark Council, Ward 4

A seat on the Clark governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Clark voters in Ward 4 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Cranford Township Committee

A seat on the Cranford governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Cranford voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Elizabeth Council, Ward 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Elizabeth governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Elizabeth voters in Ward 1 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Elizabeth Council, Ward 2

A seat on the Elizabeth governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Elizabeth voters in Ward 2 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Elizabeth Council, Ward 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Elizabeth governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Elizabeth voters in Ward 3 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Elizabeth Council, Ward 4

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Elizabeth governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Elizabeth voters in Ward 4 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Elizabeth Council, Ward 5

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Elizabeth governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Elizabeth voters in Ward 5 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Elizabeth Council, Ward 6

A seat on the Elizabeth governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Elizabeth voters in Ward 6 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Fanwood Council

A seat on the Fanwood governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Fanwood voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Garwood Council

A seat on the Garwood governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Garwood voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Garwood Mayor

The mayor of Garwood. Only Garwood voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Kenilworth Council

A seat on the Kenilworth governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Kenilworth voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Linden Council, Ward 10

A seat on the Linden governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Linden voters in Ward 10 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Linden Council, Ward 4

A seat on the Linden governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Linden voters in Ward 4 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Linden Council, Ward 6

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Linden governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Linden voters in Ward 6 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Linden Council, Ward 8

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Linden governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Linden voters in Ward 8 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Linden Mayor

The mayor of Linden. Only Linden voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Mountainside Council

A seat on the Mountainside governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Mountainside voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

New Providence Council

A seat on the New Providence governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only New Providence voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

New Providence Mayor

The mayor of New Providence. Only New Providence voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Plainfield Council, Ward 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Plainfield governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Plainfield voters in Ward 1 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Rahway Council, At-Large

A seat on the Rahway governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Rahway voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Rahway Mayor

The mayor of Rahway. Only Rahway voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Roselle Council, Ward 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Roselle governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Roselle voters in Ward 1 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Roselle Council, Ward 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Roselle governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Roselle voters in Ward 3 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Roselle Park Council, At-Large

A seat on the Roselle Park governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Roselle Park voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Roselle Park Council, Ward 1

A seat on the Roselle Park governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Roselle Park voters in Ward 1 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Roselle Park Mayor

The mayor of Roselle Park. Only Roselle Park voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Scotch Plains Council

A seat on the Scotch Plains governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Scotch Plains voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Springfield Township Committee

A seat on the Springfield governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Springfield voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Summit Council, Ward 1

A seat on the Summit governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Summit voters in Ward 1 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Summit Council, Ward 2

A seat on the Summit governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Summit voters in Ward 2 vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Union Township Committee

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Union governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Union voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Winfield Township Committee

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Winfield governing body, which passes local laws and the municipal budget. Only Winfield voters vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Garwood Council, Unexpired Term

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2026 General Election

Linden Council President

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2026 General Election

Plainfield Council, At-Large, Wards 2 and 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

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2026 General Election

Rahway Council, Ward 3, Unexpired Term

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

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School Boards

Nonpartisan; depends on your town
2026 General Election · 3-year term

Berkeley Heights Board of Education, 3-Year Term

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Berkeley Heights voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Clark Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Clark Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Clark voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Cranford Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Cranford Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Cranford voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Elizabeth Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Elizabeth Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Elizabeth voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Garwood Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Garwood Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Garwood voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Linden Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Linden Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Linden voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Mountainside Board of Education, 3-Year Term

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Mountainside Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Mountainside voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

New Providence Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the New Providence Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only New Providence voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Plainfield Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Plainfield Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Plainfield voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Rahway Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Rahway Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Rahway voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Roselle Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Roselle Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Roselle voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Roselle Park Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Roselle Park Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Roselle Park voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Scotch Plains Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Scotch Plains Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Scotch Plains voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Springfield Board of Education, 3-Year Term

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Springfield Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Springfield voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Union Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Union Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Union voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 3-year term

Winfield Board of Education, 3-Year Term

A seat on the Winfield Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only Winfield voters vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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Ballot Measures

State measures are on every ballot; local measures only where you live
Elizabeth · Public Question

Add a $20 annual cap on base rent increases in Elizabeth

Official ballot wording

Shall the City of Elizabeth amend its Chapter 5.70.60 Municipal Code on Increases in Base Rent to add a $20 annual rent cap so that no landlord shall request or receive any increase in base rent in excess of three percent or twenty dollars, whichever is less, over the base rent received for the twelve (12) months prior?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Amends the rent control ordinance so a yearly base rent increase can be no more than 3% or $20, whichever is less.

A NO vote (No): Leaves the rent control ordinance as it is, unamended.

From the official explanatory statement: This amendment to the ordinance returns an annual dollar cap on annual rent increases that the City of Elizabeth had in its rent control ordinance in 2022 until the council amended the ordinance. A “Yes” vote is a vote to approve returning the annual dollar increase cap to twenty dollars. A “No” vote is a vote to leave the rent control ordinance as is, unamended.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Where and When to Vote

Early voting in person

Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 1. Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Any Union County voter may use any of the 10 early voting sites. Early voting sites can differ from your Election Day polling place.

  • Berkeley Heights Municipal Building
    29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 · Map
  • Union College, Room N4
    1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016 · Map
  • Sampson Center
    800 Anna Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 · Map
  • DeCorso Center
    15 E. Fourth St., New Providence, NJ 07974 · Map
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  • Union College (Plainfield campus)
    Church Street between 2nd and 3rd Aves., Plainfield, NJ 07060 · Map
  • Rahway Recreation Center
    275 E. Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 · Map
  • Amalfe Center
    1268 Shaffer Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 · Map
  • Ponderosa Farm Park
    1600 Cooper Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 · Map
  • Kean University, North Avenue Academic Building
    1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 · Map
  • Union Senior Citizen Center
    652 Rahway Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 · Map

Source: Union County Board of Elections, early voting.

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., at your assigned polling place.

Registration deadlines

  • Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 (21 days before the election).
  • Register online, by mail or in person. Check your registration at vote.nj.gov.

Vote by mail

  • Any registered voter may vote by mail. Apply by mail so it arrives by Tuesday, Oct. 27; you can apply in person at the County Clerk's office until 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.
  • Return your ballot by mail postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day (it must arrive within six days), or put it in a county drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

ID

  • Most New Jersey voters do not need to show ID to vote.

If you registered without giving a driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number, you may be asked for ID the first time you vote.

Official links

Union County Clerk, Election Division: 908-527-4996, ucvote@ucnj.org, 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth, NJ 07207.

Sources

Candidates appear as listed on the official candidate list; write-in candidates are not shown. Party labels are those on the ballot. Checked Oct. 5, 2026.

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