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The Union County Board of Elections reminds voters that early voting for the upcoming General Election begins tomorrow, October 24, 2026 through November 1, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters can vote in person during Early Voting, in person on Election Day, or via Mail-In Ballot.

There are 10 locations available to voters wishing to cast their ballot early. Any registered Union County voter may use any of these sites listed below to vote in person, by machine, from Saturday, October 24, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Upon arriving at an early voting location, voters will sign in using an electronic poll book. The electronic poll book will print a barcode on the voter’s ballot card, which activates the correct ballot style on the voting machine. The voter will then insert the ballot card into the voting machine to begin voting.

Please note that these locations are for in-person machine voting only. Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be submitted at early voting locations.

Voters who have received mail-in ballots are encouraged to return their ballot to the secure ballot drop box. Voters can obtain a mail-in ballot from the Union County Clerk’s Office until the day before Election Day at 3:00 p.m.

There is at least one drop box in every municipality.  Ballot drop boxes are available to voters 24/7 through the close of the polls on Election Day at 8:00 p.m. The ballot drop boxes are picked up in accordance with state guidelines by a bipartisan team of Election Board employees with a police escort.

Voters can also mail their mail-in ballot, allowing at least 7 days for it to arrive. Lastly, voters can bring their ballot in person to the Union County Board of Elections at 271 North Broad Street in Elizabeth, or to either of the Union County Clerk’s offices, located in Elizabeth or Westfield. Voters wishing to deposit their ballot in person must present a valid New Jersey-issued ID or driver’s license.

For the complete list of Early Voting Sites, an updated list of polling locations, and the addresses of the secure ballot drop boxes, visit the Board of Elections website at www.ucnj.org/ucboe or call 908-527-4123.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to attend the upcoming Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) events this November to explore the wide range of senior programs and resources available. These events allow attendees to meet face-to-face with experienced professionals who can provide expert guidance and assistance with a variety of services, including form completion. Bilingual staff will be available to provide support in Spanish.

“Our ASK program serves seniors and caregivers by providing access to the information and support they need without losing human connection. When residents stop by, they will have the opportunity to ask questions to our staff in person, and in a welcoming environment,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “We invite older residents and their caregivers to visit any of our ASK events in November to learn more about the program, and how it can benefit them.”

The Aging Services Kiosk is operated explicitly by the Division on Aging, a branch of the Union County Department of Human Services. It offers adults aged 60 and older, along with their caregivers, a convenient avenue to discover valuable programs and services and speak individually with a Division on Aging professional.

Staff at ASK locations can help older adults and caregivers connect with various services, including home-delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers. Any Union County senior or caregiver can visit any ASK kiosk, regardless of their hometown. No appointment or pre-registration is needed. The November ASK schedule is as follows:

“Our Division on Aging, the Department that operates the ASK program, is available year-round to help seniors and caregivers navigate the changes and necessities that come up as one matures in age. They truly do an amazing job at helping our seasoned adults live healthier, well-rounded, and independent lives, and we are proud to continue supporting them,” said Union County Commissioner James Baker, Liaison to the Advisory Council on Aging.

For more information about the ASK events and any other services for seniors in Union County, contact the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 1-888-280-8226 toll-free or visit online at ucnj.org/dhs/aging.

Join the Union County Board of County Commissioners at Trailside Nature & Science Center on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fascinating showcase of rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry from around the world.

More than 15 vendors will feature everything from child-friendly geodes, arrowheads and fluorescent minerals to beautiful jewelry, fine gems, seashells, fossils and collector-grade specimens.

📍 Trailside Nature & Science Center
452 New Providence Road, Mountainside

✨ Admission is free!

The show is sponsored in partnership with the New Jersey Mineralogical Society and the New Jersey Lapidary Society.

Learn more at ucnj.org/trailside.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to explore a variety of upcoming programs, including sound bowl meditation, acrylic painting workshops, forest bathing and tea ceremonies, live animal presentations, senior nature walks, toddler programs, and more.

Upcoming highlights include:

• Sound Bowl Meditation — October 17, November 14 & December 5
• Art Workshops for Adults — October 17, November 21 & December 12
• Forest Bathing & Tea Ceremony — October 24 & November 14
• Remarkable Raptors — October 24
• Creatures of the Night — November 14
• Plus toddler programs, senior nature walks, astronomy, and other special events throughout the season!

Trailside Nature & Science Center
452 New Providence Road, Mountainside

👉 Register for all programs at ucnj.org/trailside

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to attend “The Women of Congress 1776,” a musical dramatization of the debate surrounding the Declaration of Independence, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Trailside Nature & Science Center, located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside.

Click here to register.

“As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this performance offers residents an engaging way to connect with the history behind it,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “We invite the community to join us at Trailside for an evening that brings together the performing arts and the ideas that helped shape our nation.”

Presented by the Union County Department of Parks & Recreation, the performance features an all-female cast from Offbook Productions portraying the congressional delegates of 1776. Through music and dramatic storytelling, the production brings audiences into the debates behind one of the most influential documents in history.

“An all-female cast portraying the delegates of 1776 gives audiences a fresh way to experience this familiar chapter of history,” said Union County Commissioner Vice Chair Rebecca L. Williams. “It also invites us to consider whose voices were heard at our nation’s founding and the generations of women who worked to make their voices count. We are pleased to welcome Offbook Productions for an evening that encourages both reflection and appreciation of the arts.”

The program is organized by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and is funded in part by grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, both divisions of the New Jersey Department of State.

The event is open to the public, however you do have to click on the link to register. For more information, please contact the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at 908-558-2550 or email Culturalinfo@ucnj.org

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to the 2026 Columbus Day Flag Raising Ceremony as we celebrate Italian American heritage and the contributions of Italian Americans to our community.

• Friday, October 9, 2026
• 12:00 p.m.
• Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth

Come together with neighbors and friends as we raise the Italian flag and honor the traditions passed down through generations. We look forward to seeing you there!