SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ — Election Day is approaching, and voters in Scotch Plains and Fanwood can check where to cast their ballots before heading to the polls.
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with voting from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the New Jersey Division of Elections.
The Union County Board of Elections' approved 2026 polling place directory identifies the following district assignments for Scotch Plains' 23 voting districts.
In Scotch Plains, Districts 1 through 3 vote at Green Forest Clubhouse, 554 Westfield Road, while Districts 4 and 5 vote at the library, 1927 Bartle Avenue.
Districts 6 through 9 are assigned to Evergreen School, 2280 Evergreen Avenue, using the rear gym entrance on Cedar Street.
Districts 10 and 11 vote at Shady Rest Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Road, entering through the rear entrance and up the ramp.
Districts 12 through 16 and District 21 vote at William McGinn School, 1100 Roosevelt Avenue, in the gym.
Districts 17 and 18 are assigned to Terrill Middle School, 1301 Terrill Road, in the auditorium lobby.
Districts 19, 20 and 23 vote at Coles School, 16 Kevin Road, in the gym. District 22 votes at Southwyck Village Clubhouse, 1 Carriage Drive.
Meanwhile, Fanwood has seven voting districts. Voters in Districts 1 and 2 are assigned to Fanwood Library, 5 Forest Road.
District 3 is assigned to the Carriage House, 75 North Martine Avenue, in the main lobby.
Districts 4 and 5 vote at La Grande Park Building, at La Grande Avenue and Third Street, while Districts 6 and 7 vote at Forest Road Park Building, 200 Forest Road.
Voters can confirm their assigned location through the state's polling place search tool.
For voters returning mail-in ballots, Union County lists two local secure drop boxes: Scotch Plains Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, and Fanwood Historic Train Station & Museum, 230 North Avenue.
According to the Union County Board of Elections, drop boxes are monitored by cameras 24 hours per day and close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Voters can also consult the county's directory for other authorized drop box locations.
Mail-in ballots cannot be returned to Election Day polling places.
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