Politics & Government
2013 Election Dates and Important Election Deadlines
Guidelines to register to vote in Union County

Candidates interested in running for Westfield Town Council have until 4 p.m. Monday, April 1 to apply.
The following information comes from the Town of Westfield's website:
Date Location Tuesday, May 14, 2013Last day to register to vote for the June Primary Election.
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Last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot for the June Primary Election.
Monday, June 3, 2013Last day to apply in person for a Mail-In Ballot before 3 p.m. in theCounty Clerk Offices in Elizabeth and Westfield.
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Primary Election Day: Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013Last day to register to vote for the November General Election.
Last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot for the November General Election.
Monday, November 4, 2013Last day to apply in person for a Mail-In Ballot before 3 p.m. in theCounty Clerk Offices in Elizabeth and Westfield.
General Election Day: Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Union County Voter Registration Register to vote in Union County.
Absentee Ballot Obtain an absentee ballot when you will not be able to vote locally on Election Day.
Absentee Ballot Video Overview
Video overview by Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi on how to obtain an Absentee Ballot to vote from the convenience of your home.
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