Official Election Website of Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi

Party Declaration

A registered voter currently affiliated with a political party who wishes to change their party affiliation must file a Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form 55 days before a Primary Election.

A registered voter currently not affiliated with a political party may declare their party affiliation up to and including Primary Election day.

You can print and complete the Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form and mail or deliver to the Commissioner of Registration in your county or you can also file it with your municipal clerk. These cards are also available at your local Commissioner of Registration Office.

The Commissioner of Registration cannot accept faxed copies or an electronic transmission of Party Affiliation Declaration Forms, since an original signature is required.

Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form (English)

Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form (Spanish)

Party Declaration Request Form

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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.