Union County Clerk Announces One-Stop Vote-by-Mail Opportunity in Westfield

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi is pleased to announce that the Clerk's Westfield office will be offering one-stop vote-by-mail (VBM) voting on Saturday, April 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., ahead of the April 21st Annual Westfield School Election. The Westfield office is located at 300 North Avenue East in Westfield.

"We encourage all eligible voters to participate and have their voices heard in this election," said Clerk Rajoppi. "This is a great opportunity for those who prefer to avoid the crowds on Election Day and want to cast their votes efficiently and securely."

The vote-by-mail (VBM) option provides residents with an accessible and convenient way to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming election. Voters can take advantage of this opportunity to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot, complete it, and submit it all in one visit.

Voters should also be aware of a recent update from the United States Postal Service. Postmarks now reflect when mail is processed-not when it is dropped off-meaning ballots mailed close to Election Day could receive a later postmark. In New Jersey, vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. Voters are encouraged to mail ballots early or use secure drop boxes to ensure timely receipt. If the postmark reflects a date after the election date, the ballot will not be valid.

For more information about vote-by-mail voting or other election-related inquiries, please contact the Union County Clerk's office at 908-527-4996 or ucnj.org/county-clerk.