VERONA, NJ — Election Day is approaching, and Verona residents have several ways to cast their ballots in the 2026 general election, including early in-person voting, Election Day voting and voting by mail.
According to the Township of Verona, early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Registered Essex County voters can vote at any county early voting location, including the Verona Community Center Ballroom at 880 Bloomfield Avenue.
Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can find their assigned polling locations through Verona's election district map.
Residents who prefer voting by mail must apply by Tuesday, Oct. 27, to receive a ballot by mail. In-person applications through the county clerk are accepted until 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
Completed mail-in ballots can be deposited in the secure ballot drop box at the Verona Community Center by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
According to the Township of Verona, Essex County will accept mail-in ballots through Nov. 12, provided they are postmarked by Nov. 3. However, the New Jersey Division of Elections lists Nov. 9 as the deadline for receiving mailed ballots.
Residents can find additional voting information through the New Jersey Voter Information Portal, the Essex County Clerk's Office and the Essex Votes app.
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