Official Election Website of Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi

Change of Voter Status

If you have received a sample ballot for someone who does not reside in your household, please write on the sample ballot, “Does not live at this Address” and return to your Postman.

If someone in your household has unfortunately passed away, please contact the Union County Board of Elections Office to have their name(s) removed from the Union County voter lists.

Special Hours of Operation

Elizabeth – The Union County Clerk’s Elizabeth Office hosts special Saturday hours, 9:00am – 1:00pm, for Vote by Mail Voters the Saturday prior to Primary and Election Day.

Westfield – The Union County Clerk’s Westfield Office is regularly open Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm.

ID Required to Leave Your Voted Ballot in County Clerk’s Lock Box – A 2015 law requires any voter who wishes to leave their ballot in the County Clerk’s Lock Box or return it personally or by authorized bearer to the Board of Elections, is required to provide a NJ Driver’s License or NJ Issued Identification Card.

Availability – Vote by Mail Ballots are available 45 days prior to election day. They may be requested by mail up until 7 days before election day; the application must be physically in the Clerk’s office to be valid. A voter may also apply in person up until 3pm the day before election day.