New Jersey Elections
MunicipalPast election
Belleville Municipal Election
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · New Jersey
How to Vote
Registration Deadlines
Register to voteOnline
Tuesday, April 21, 2026Passed
By Mail
Tuesday, April 21, 2026Passed
In Person
Tuesday, April 21, 2026Passed
Voting
New Jersey
Contests
7 races on the ballot
Local
Newark City Council Central Ward
Newark City Council Central Ward
2 Candidates
Amina Bey· 2 endorsements
Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins
Local
Newark City Council North Ward
Newark City Council North Ward
2 Candidates
Anibal Ramos· 3 endorsements
Marcos M. Sanchez
Local
Newark City Council West Ward
Newark City Council West Ward
4 Candidates
Dupré Kelly
Muta El-Amin
Jimmy L. McCoy
Malcolm X. Outlaw, Sr.
Local
Mayor of Newark
Newark
8 Candidates
Ras Baraka· 2 endorsements
Douglas R. Davis
Tanisha Garner
Noble Milton
Sheila Montague
Debra Salters
Nasheedah S. Singleton
Jhamar Youngblood
Local
Newark City Council At-large
Newark
4 seats up for election
19 Candidates
C. Lawrence Crump
Luis Quintana· 2 endorsements
Louise Scott-Rountree
Nadirah Brown
Christina G. Cherry
Malik H. Cooper
Josephine Garcia· 1 endorsement
Alonzo Herran, Jr.
Joanette Hinnant
Donna Jackson
Khalil Kettles
Maria E. Lebron
Lynda Lloyd
Pablo Olivera
Rasheen M. Peppers
Edden O. Rivera
Yusuf A. Shabazz
Lamont T. Vaughn
Altarik B. White, Sr.
Local
Newark City Council East Ward
Newark City Council East Ward
Candidate (Uncontested)
Michael J. Silva
Local
Newark City Council South Ward
Newark City Council South Ward
7 Candidates
Patrick Council· 1 endorsement
Abdush S. Ahmad
Lonnie T. Baker
Donald L. Jackson
Willie Jetti
Trenton Jones
Asia Norton· 1 endorsement
Voter FAQ
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
If you've voted in New Jersey before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.If you're voting for the first-time in your county, registered to vote by mail, and didn't provide an ID number or copy of ID when you registered, you must show ID to vote. Acceptable forms include: NJ driver's license, with or without a photo US passport military or other government ID student ID employee ID store membership card bank statement, car registration, government check or document, rent receipt, sample ballot, utility bill, or any other official document with your name and addressVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.
Who can register to vote?
To register in New Jersey you must: be a United States citizenbe at least 17 years old (you must be at least 18 to vote, except that you may vote in a primary election if you are 17 and will be 18 by the next general election)be a resident of the state of New Jersey and the county in which you register for at least 30 days before the election in which you votenot be serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey or another state or of the United States Watch this video about who can register to vote from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your County Clerk for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your County Clerk may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your County Clerk.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your County Clerk.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your County Clerk first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your County Clerk.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in New Jersey. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I trust this information?
This election guide is researched, written, and updated by Democracy Works, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization, to inform voters via TurboVote and other partners. The information in these guides originates from official sources. The guides also link to authoritative state and local resources to provide additional information.
How can I check my voter registration status?
You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using New Jersey's voter registration lookup tool.
What key changes should voters know about?
Beginning January 1, if you are 17 years old and registered to vote, you can vote in a primary election if you will be 18 years old by the next succeeding general election. This is due to a new law in New Jersey. Visit the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections website or contact your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections to learn more.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on New Jersey's website.