Election & Voter Information
Election & Voter Information
Elections in New Jersey are authorized under Article II of the New Jersey State Constitution and are regulated under state law, Title 19.
Primary elections are held prior to the General Election in which voters in a political party chose their party’s candidate to compete in the general election. Primary elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June.
General elections are elections in which candidates are elected into offices. General elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Vote by Mail
Any voter may apply for vote-by-mail by completing the Application for Vote-By-Mail Ballot or Solicitud de Boleta para Votar por Correo and returning the application to the Union County Clerk (PDF).
After you complete your Vote-By-Mail Ballot, return your ballot through the USPS mail or drop it in the secure drop box located at the Mountainside Public Library.
In-Person Early Voting
This new option enables all registered voters to cast their ballot in person, using a voting machine, during in-person early voting period prior to Election Day. You can now choose to vote, in person, when it's most convenient for your schedule.
No matter where you live in the county, you can vote your specific ballot at any of your county's designated in-person early voting locations. View the Find Union County Locations (PDF).
At Your Polling Place on Election Day
Vote in person at your polling place, from 6 am to 8 pm on Election Day.
Note: Your Vote-By-Mail ballot cannot be returned to your In-Person Early Voting Poll Location or your Election Day Poll Location.
Election Results
View Election Results by Visiting the Union County Votes Site
Helpful Links
· What is the deadline to register to vote?
· How do I change my party affiliation?
· Application for Vote-By-Mail Ballot
· Union County Board of Elections
· New Jersey Voter Information Portal
· Voter Registration Form - English (PDF)
· Voter Registration Form - Spanish (PDF)