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Westfield School Board Election 2026: Voter Guide

The Board of Education election is on Tuesday. See who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Tuesday is election day for the Westfield Board of Education. Check out our voter guide to see who is on the ballot and where to vote. (Kyle Will/Patch)

WESTFIELD, NJ — Tuesday is election day for the Westfield Board of Education. Check out our voter guide to see who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 21.

Who is on the ballot?

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Board members Brendan Galligan, who has served since 2013, and Charles Gelinas, who has served since 2023, are not seeking re-election.

The Westfield Parent Teacher Council (PTC) hosted an in-person Board Candidates Night on April 8 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School. Click Here or see below to view the recording:

Click here to view a copy of a sample ballot.

Where Can I Vote?

In-person polling locations:

Ward 1

Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 Roosevelt Intermediate School Gym 301 Clark Street
Districts 4 and 6 Westfield Memorial Library Program Room 550 East Broad Street
Ward 2

District 1 Union County Administration Building 300 North Avenue
Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Wilson Elementary School Gym 301 Linden Avenue
Ward 3

District 1, 5, 6, 7 Westfield National Guard Armory 500 Rahway Avenue
District 2, 3, 4 Edison Intermediate School Gym 800 Rahway Avenue
Ward 4

District 1, 2 Edison Intermediate School Gym 800 Rahway Avenue
District 3, 4, 5 Westfield National Guard Armory 500 Rahway Avenue

Secure Ballot Drop Box Locations:

Fraser Building, 300 North Avenue East, Westfield

UCBOE, 271 No. Broad Street, Elizabeth

UC Admin Complex, Corner of Rahway Avenue & Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth

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