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Belleville Municipal Election

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · New Jersey

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

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Online
Tuesday, April 21, 2026Passed
By Mail
Tuesday, April 21, 2026Passed
In Person
Tuesday, April 21, 2026Passed

Voting

Contests

7 races on the ballot

Local

Newark City Council Central Ward

Newark City Council Central Ward

2 Candidates

Amina BeyNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Gayle Chaneyfield JenkinsNonpartisan
Local

Newark City Council North Ward

Newark City Council North Ward

2 Candidates

Anibal RamosNonpartisan· 3 endorsements
Marcos M. SanchezNonpartisan
Local

Newark City Council West Ward

Newark City Council West Ward

4 Candidates

Dupré KellyNonpartisan
Muta El-AminNonpartisan
Jimmy L. McCoyNonpartisan
Malcolm X. Outlaw, Sr.Nonpartisan
Local

Mayor of Newark

Newark

8 Candidates

Ras BarakaNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Douglas R. DavisNonpartisan
Tanisha GarnerNonpartisan
Noble MiltonNonpartisan
Sheila MontagueNonpartisan
Debra SaltersNonpartisan
Nasheedah S. SingletonNonpartisan
Jhamar YoungbloodNonpartisan
Local

Newark City Council At-large

Newark

4 seats up for election

19 Candidates

C. Lawrence CrumpNonpartisan
Luis QuintanaNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Louise Scott-RountreeNonpartisan
Nadirah BrownNonpartisan
Christina G. CherryNonpartisan
Malik H. CooperNonpartisan
Josephine GarciaNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Alonzo Herran, Jr.Nonpartisan
Joanette HinnantNonpartisan
Donna JacksonNonpartisan
Khalil KettlesNonpartisan
Maria E. LebronNonpartisan
Lynda LloydNonpartisan
Pablo OliveraNonpartisan
Rasheen M. PeppersNonpartisan
Edden O. RiveraNonpartisan
Yusuf A. ShabazzNonpartisan
Lamont T. VaughnNonpartisan
Altarik B. White, Sr.Nonpartisan
Local

Newark City Council East Ward

Newark City Council East Ward

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael J. SilvaNonpartisan
Local

Newark City Council South Ward

Newark City Council South Ward

7 Candidates

Patrick CouncilNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Abdush S. AhmadNonpartisan
Lonnie T. BakerNonpartisan
Donald L. JacksonNonpartisan
Willie JettiNonpartisan
Trenton JonesNonpartisan
Asia NortonNonpartisan· 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.
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