Official Election Website of Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi

Who’s Running?

2026 Primary Election

Candidate List (as of 4-15-2026)

2025 General Election

Winners are designated in red
School Board Candidate List (as of 11-19-2025)
General Election Candidate List (as of 11-17-2025)

Gubernatorial Candidate Statements:

Mikie Sherrill (Democrat)
- English
- Spanish
Jack Ciattarelli (Republican)
- English
- Spanish

2025 Primary Election

Candidate List

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.