Cranford Primary Election 2026: See Who’s On The Ballot

CRANFORD, NJ — Patch is bringing readers a look at who is running, where to vote, and what residents should know before casting their ballots.

Among the issues that have recently generated discussion in Cranford are redevelopment, transparency in local government, municipal spending, and the debate surrounding data centers and zoning following the proposed AI data center project in nearby Kenilworth.

Cranford Township Committee

Five candidates are running for Township Committee seats with three-year terms.

List of candidates:

Democratic Candidates

• Paul A. Gallo
• Susan Burke
• Will Thilly

Republican Candidates

• Sam Prince
• Dennis Miller

Election Day Information

The New Jersey Primary Election will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

According to Cranford officials, all mail-in ballots have already been mailed to residents. Voters who did not receive a ballot are advised to contact Union County at 908-527-4996.

Officials are also encouraging residents to visit the Union County Votes website for updates on early voting, ballot drop boxes, polling locations, and mail-in ballot information.

Cranford Polling Locations

• Municipal Building — 8 Springfield Avenue
• Bloomingdale Avenue School — 200 Bloomingdale Avenue
• Orange Avenue School — 901 Orange Avenue
• Cranford High School — 201 West End Place
• Brookside Place School — 700 Brookside Place
• Livingston Avenue School — 75 Livingston Avenue
• Walnut Avenue School — 370 Walnut Avenue
• Community Center — 220 Walnut Avenue
• Hillside Avenue School — 125 Hillside Avenue
• Lincoln School — 132 Thomas Street

Residents can also use the State of New Jersey polling place search tool or visit the Union County Votes website for district-specific voting information.

Patch will continue covering the Cranford races leading up to Election Day and will publish unofficial election results as they become available