Please see the message below from the Union County Clerk’s office with some information that may be helpful to those who receive Vote by Mail ballots.
If you are a voter who receives a Vote by Mail Ballot, it is strongly recommended that you place your ballot in the mail a minimum of 7 days prior to November 3rd or place your ballot in a secure Drop Box. Fanwood’s Drop Box is located at the Fanwood Historic Train Station, on the North Side, on the left side of the building if you are facing it from the North Side parking lot. It is monitored by camera.
Drop Boxes are now open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will close on November 3rd at 8:00 pm.
General Election – Vote by Mail Update from the Union County Clerk’s office:
In response to the current Supreme Court decision, please be advised the Union County Board of Elections will be processing the Vote by Mail ballots as per New Jersey State law.
Ballots are required to be in the mail to voters no later than September 19, 2026.
The State is currently in litigation with the Federal government, and at this time no one knows what the outcome will be.
The date to opt out of Vote by Mail ballots has passed for the upcoming 2026 General Election. If you submit to opt out now, it will take effect to the next Election cycle. To opt-out of elections beyond this upcoming General Election, please e-mail ucvote@ucnj.org and provide your full name, address and date of birth.
If you choose to continue to receive a Vote by Mail Ballot, it is strongly recommended that you place your ballot in the mail a minimum of 7 days prior to November 3rd or place your ballot in a secure Drop Box.
Drop Box locations can be found here. Drop Box locations are listed also on your Sample Ballot.
Please call the Union County Clerk’s office at 908-527-4996 if you have any questions.
The Municipal Clerk is in charge of the administration of the School Board, Primary and General Elections that are held in Fanwood. Voter registrations, verification of registration and voter registration cards can be obtained in the Clerk’s office. There are seven voting districts in the Borough of Fanwood. Below are forms to register to vote, vote by mail and a map locator of our polling places. For more information on Elections, please visit unioncountyvotes.com.
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