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Welcome to Union County Votes

Modified Holiday Hours of Operation
  • Elizabeth Office
    • Closed Monday, September 7th
  • Westfield Office
    • Closed Saturday, September 5th
    • Closed Monday, September 7th
Roselle Special School Election – Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • Sample Ballot
  • Ballot Drop Boxes
  • Polling Locations:
    • Warinanco Skate Center 1 Park Dr.
    • Polk Elementary School 1100 Warren St.
    • Abraham Clark High School 122 E. Sixth Ave.
    • Washington School 501 Washington Ave.
    • Amalfe Center 1268 Schaffer Ave.
General Election – Tuesday, November 3, 2026
General Election – Vote by Mail Update

In response to the current Supreme Court decision, please be advised the Union County Clerk will be processing the Vote by Mail ballots as per New Jersey State law.

Ballots are required to be in the mail to voters no later than September 19, 2026.

  • The State is currently in litigation with the Federal government, and at this time no one knows what the outcome will be.
  • If you are not comfortable at this time with receiving a Vote by Mail, you may OPT OUT by sending an email:
    • Please e-mail ucvote@ucnj.org and provide your full name, address and date of birth.
    • You will receive confirmation that you will no longer receive a Vote by Mail Ballot and may vote early or at your polling place on November 3, 2026.
    • Please submit your request NO LATER THAN September 15, 2026.You may receive Vote by Mail Ballots in the future by submitting a new application.
  • If you choose to continue to receive a Vote by Mail Ballot, it is strongly recommended that you place your ballot in the mail a minimum of 7 days prior to November 3rd or place your ballot in a secure Drop Box.
  • Drop Box locations can be found here.
    • Drop Box locations will be listed on your Sample Ballot.
  • Please call our office at 908-527-4996 if you have any questions.
Revised Petitions for School Board Candidates Now Available

Please call 908-527-4996 for the updated form

Click here for a recording of our recent webinar

Notice to All Overseas and Military Voters

Pursuant to recent changes in the federal law, a FPCA request will no longer serve as a request for ballots for the next two General Elections, (Section 585 of the Military and Overseas Empowerment Act).

You must now send a new FPCA application each year. Applications can be downloaded here

How to Vote by Mail
Election Night Security and Tabulation

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Three Steps To Vote

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Register

To Vote or Check Voter Registration Status

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Be Informed

About candidates and the election process

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Vote!

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Union County NJ Votes App – Your One-Stop Voter Tool
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The Union County NJ Votes app provides users with voting information including how to register to vote; where to vote; how to apply for a vote by mail ballot; important election dates; how to vote using the machines or a vote by mail ballot; how to apply to work at a polling place; accessibility information; how to become a candidate; campaign finance information; election results; information for federal overseas or military voters; and how to contact the Union County Clerk’s Office.