Union County Announces Conditional Special Ballot Drawing for September 1

Union County Deputy Clerk Clara Fernández announced that Union County will conduct a special ballot drawing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., if Judge Quraishi of the Federal District Court determines that Lana Leguia is eligible to appear on the ballot as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.

The drawing will be held at the Union County Courthouse Cherry Street Annex Building, Second Floor, Courtroom 202 C.

Judge Quraishi's determination is expected on August 31, 2026. If the judge determines that Lana Leguia is not eligible, the drawing will be cancelled.

For the latest update on whether the Special Ballot Drawing will be held, please visit the Union County Votes website and app.

The public is invited to attend the drawing in person or view the proceedings online. A livestream link will be posted prior to the drawing on the Office of the County Clerk's elections website at unioncountyvotes.com.

Voters who wish to vote by mail are reminded that they must submit their applications for a Vote-by-Mail ballot no later than Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

For additional information about voting in Union County, including Vote-by-Mail applications and early voting locations, voters may visit unioncountyvotes.com or call 908-527-4996.