Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that the ballot position drawing for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election will be both in-person and livestreamed on Facebook. The drawing will be held on Thursday, April 2nd at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 401 in the Rotunda in the Union County Courthouse, located at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth. A link for the livestream will be posted prior to the drawing on the County Clerk\u2019s elections website, unioncountyvotes.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ballot drawing will take place in person as provided for by statute, and we also offer the opportunity to view the proceedings online for those who wish to follow along remotely,\u201d said Joanne Rajoppi.<\/p>\n
Ms. Rajoppi also reminds voters who wish to vote by mail that they must apply for a Vote-by-Mail ballot by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.<\/p>\n
Voters should also be aware of a recent update from the United States Postal Service. Postmarks now reflect when mail is processed\u2014not when it is dropped off\u2014meaning ballots mailed close to Election Day could receive a later postmark. In New Jersey, vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. Voters are encouraged to mail ballots early or use secure drop boxes to ensure timely receipt. If the postmark reflects a date after the election date, the ballot will not be valid.<\/p>\n
According to a recent state law, unaffiliated voters who wish to vote in the Primary Election by mail must declare their affiliation with either the Democratic or Republican Party by Wednesday, April 8. Party declaration forms are available for download at state.nj.us\/state\/elections\/voter-party-affiliation-declaration.shtml<\/a>. The completed and signed form must be returned to the Union County Board of Elections in Elizabeth. The new law does not apply to overseas voters.<\/p>\n Voters who wish to vote in person may do so on Election Day, June 2 at their regular polling place, or they may vote early from May 26 to May 31 at polling locations designated for early voting.<\/p>\n The early voting polling locations will be posted on unioncountyvotes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information on voting in Union County elections, including applying for a Vote-by-Mail ballot, visit the County Clerk\u2019s Elections Division online at unioncountyvotes.com<\/a> or call 908-527-4996.<\/p>\n