Ballot Drop Boxes Open Friday April 17th; Polling Places Announced for the 2026 Primary Election on June 2

Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado informs voters that the secure drop box locations for the 2026 Primary Election open on Friday, April 17, 2026.

There are two changes in location this year in Hillside and Summit. The Hillside drop box is moved to Conant Park, 320 Conant St. The Summit drop box is now located at the Summit Community Center, 100 Morris Ave. The full list of drop boxes is available on the UCBOE website at www.ucnj.org/ucboe.

All 24 secure ballot drop boxes will remain open through the close of the polls on June 2, 2026 at 8:00pm. Drop boxes are under camera surveillance 24/7, available to voters 24/7 and ADA accessible.

Additionally the list of certified polling locations is available on the Board's website. There are changes this year in Elizabeth, Linden, Roselle Park and Union. Affected voters will be notified via postcard prior to Election Day. Each voter's polling location is also available on their sample ballot.

Voters are encouraged to bring their sample ballots with them to the polling location for easy check-in!

For a complete list of polling locations and ballot drop boxes in Union County, please visit the Board of Elections website online at www.ucnj.org/boe.