Elections in New Jersey local government
What New Jersey city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
146 New Jersey meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Jersey with the most elections activity
- Middlesex County, NJ (34)
- Sussex, NJ (29)
- Burlington County, NJ (11)
- Bergen County, NJ (9)
- Ridgewood, NJ (8)
- Chatham, NJ (5)
- Gloucester County, NJ (4)
- Lodi, NJ (4)
- Hunterdon County, NJ (4)
- Woodbridge, NJ (3)
- Medford Lakes, NJ (2)
- Warren County, NJ (2)
Latest matching meetings
Multiple liquor license transfers and corporate changes reviewed
The council will consider several liquor‑license transfer and corporate‑structure applications, including transfers to Xperience Hospitality Group, Saffron Social, Delta Hotels by Marriott, and others. It will also address street closings for special events, upcoming elections, and a best‑practices inventory…
County approves $1.6 million contract for four new EMS ambulances
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the July bill list and a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements for county services. Items include election‑support services, public‑health consulting, homeless‑service contracts, and equipment purchases for emergency response. The most costly approval…
Bergen County to accept $4.5 million grant for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances for public health, homeless services, and law enforcement. The meeting includes approvals for various county contracts and park improvement projects.
Lodi Committee on Homelessness to elect new leadership and tour Main Street housing
The committee will meet to elect a Vice Chair and a Subcommittee Chair to fill vacancies. Members will also tour reimagined housing on Main Street and review reports from local service providers.
Sussex Board of Elections to review post-election analysis and budget draft
The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss the post-election summary analysis, approve meeting minutes and invoices, and address operational matters including a timeline for a new machine warehouse, new computers, and poll worker training. An executive session is scheduled for…
Medford Lakes Council to select Mayor and Deputy Mayor
The Borough Council will swear in newly elected council members and select the Mayor and Deputy Mayor via written ballot. The council will also designate members to chair government department committees.
Board approves contracts, budget amendments, and personnel changes
The Warren County Board of Commissioners will approve bills, amend the budget by $11,000, and award contracts for road maintenance, engineering, and deer removal. The board also plans to place a public question on the ballot regarding the Open Space Trust Fund.
County to vote on $3.2M early intervention services grant
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public session with dozens of resolutions for grants, contracts, and purchases. Key items include a $3,167,927 early intervention services grant, $1,952,167 in mental health allocations, and a $1,111,300 homeless services contract. Also on the agenda are contracts for…
Sussex elections board to certify June 2 primary results
The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote to certify the official results of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election and approve processing of final Vote-by-Mail cured ballots. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 9 meeting. No new business is listed.
Council to consider alcohol license renewal for Medford Lakes Country Club
The Borough Council will meet to discuss the renewal of a club alcoholic beverage license. The body will also review an election summary report and a resident request regarding a fire lane sign on Cayuga Trail.
Sussex BOE to process primary election ballots
The Sussex County Board of Elections will approve minutes from the June 5 meeting and process Vote-by-Mail, cured, and provisional ballots from the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. No new business is on the agenda. A public comment period and executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters are also…
Council to certify annual audit, discuss library referendum in closed session
The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting including a public hearing for the annual audit presentation and a vote to certify it. The council will also adjourn into closed session to receive attorney-client privileged advice regarding a library referendum. Routine items on the consent agenda include bills, a tax…
Board to process vote-by-mail from June 2 primary election
The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from prior meetings and discuss processing of vote-by-mail ballots from the June 2, 2026 primary election. The board will also hear public comments and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
Commissioners to consider issuing up to $19.2M in bonds for schools, improvements
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution to issue up to $19.2 million in general obligation bonds for county improvements, magnet schools, and county colleges. Other items include a labor agreement with AFSCME Local 3440-E, an amendment to an automated license plate…
Gloucester County Commissioners to vote on $200,000 police equipment contract
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts for election software, police equipment, and legal research. The body is also reviewing budget revenue insertions and shared services agreements for public safety and health services.
Middlesex County Board of Elections holds procedural meeting
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Middlesex County Board of Elections. The agenda includes only the adoption of minutes from prior meetings, commissioner comments, and public comment, with no new or old business items listed for discussion or decision.
Burlington County Board of Elections meets June 2, 2026
The Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and a bills list covering May 8 to May 28, 2026. There are no new or old business items listed on the agenda.
Board meets on Primary Election Day to discuss voting and VBM processing
The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting on June 2, 2026, the day of the Primary Election. The board will consider approving minutes from prior executive sessions and board meetings, discuss Election Day activities and vote-by-mail (VBM) processing for the June 2 Primary, and receive office updates.
Vote-by-Mail processing for June 2, 2026 primary election
The Board will approve the minutes from the May 19 and May 22, 2026 meetings. It will discuss vote‑by‑mail processing for the June 2, 2026 primary election, receive election updates, and then enter an executive session on personnel, legal, and security matters.
City Council meetings moved to virtual due to early voting in chambers
The East Orange City Council is changing its regular meetings to virtual on May 26, 2026, because of early voting in the Council Chambers. Both the Committee Meeting at 5:30 PM and the Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM will be held via video conference. Public comments may be submitted by email. The agenda contains only this…
Board to vote on consultant agreement at emergency meeting
The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to consider approving an agreement for a consultant, effective immediately. No other business is listed. The meeting includes a public comment period and may move into executive session.
Board to discuss vote-by-mail processing for June primary
The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from its May 12 meeting and discuss vote-by-mail processing for the June 2, 2026 primary election. The board will also receive election updates, hold a public comment period, and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
Board of Elections meeting to address procedural items and public comment
The Middlesex County Board of Elections will hold a meeting on June 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm. The agenda includes routine items such as the meeting notice, roll call, commissioner comments, a public comment period, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.
Board to review AEREF 2025 funds and hear Mental Health Diversion Court presentation
The Cape May County Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Board will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2026. Key agenda items include a presentation on the Mental Health Diversion Court, a fiscal report on AEREF 2025 funds, and updates on heroin-related initiatives. The board will also discuss the status of the NJ4S…
Board votes to move Burlington City polling sites to new museum location
The Burlington County Board of Elections will consider moving two Burlington City polling locations (W1D1 and W1D2) from a classroom at Corson Poley Center to the museum at Corson Poley Center. The board will also certify polling locations for the 2026 election and approve minutes from the April 21 meeting. Public…
Sussex BOE to approve $10,722 in election security and file server
The Sussex County Board of Elections meets to approve security contracts and a file server upgrade ahead of the June 2 primary. Motions include $3,960 for Comet Security after-hours and Election Day services and $6,762.94 for a new server. The board will also discuss vote-by-mail processing and voter inquiry…
Board will adopt April minutes and hear admin reports
The Middlesex County Board of Elections will adopt the minutes from the April meeting, receive administration reports, and provide time for commissioner and public comments.
Middlesex County Board of Elections to hold public hearing
The Middlesex County Board of Elections will convene on April 28, 2026, to discuss the New Brunswick School Board Election, including a provisional ballot hearing. The meeting will be held at the Board of Elections office in East Brunswick.
Board to accept election grant and other routine items
The Morris County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a regular agenda that includes approval of minutes, public comment, and several resolutions. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no ordinances listed for first or second reading. The only concrete items are three resolutions, including two grant acceptances and…
Board adopts March meeting minutes and hears administration reports
The Middlesex County Board of Elections will adopt the minutes from the March meetings. Commissioners will receive administration reports. The meeting includes a period for commissioner comments and public comment. No other business is scheduled.
Middlesex County Board of Elections meeting on April 21, 2026
The Board of Elections is meeting to address a Mail-in & Prov Ballot Challenge Notice regarding the New Brunswick School Board Election. The agenda consists of procedural items, commissioner comments, and public comment.
Election board to vote on redistricting polling place changes
The Burlington County Board of Elections will consider approving polling location changes for ten townships as part of redistricting adjustments. Also up for discussion are two specific polling moves in Burlington City, an early voting location change, and a ballot drop box relocation. The board will also approve…
Health department to present 2026 updates and services
The board will hear a presentation from the Passaic County Department of Health on 2026 updates and services. The consent agenda includes resolutions authorizing grants, contracts, and purchases, such as a $30,000 grant to the Greenwood Lake Commission from the Open Space Trust Fund, a $60,000 grant for the Juvenile…
Voting Accessibility Committee to review polling place inspections
The Sussex County Voting Accessibility Committee will reorganize for 2026, elect a chair and secretary, and approve minutes from its April 2025 meeting. Members will also receive a final inspection status report on 2026 polling place accessibility assessments. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker on…
Board to vote on $28K transport contract and $29K tech support for elections
The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote on approving minutes from March and three vendor quotes: Delicato Transport for equipment transportation ($28,337 yearly), Election Systems & Software for Primary Election logic and accuracy testing and Election Day support ($16,125), and for Early Voting support…
Open Space Committee to discuss tax referendum execution and fund balance
The Ridgewood Open Space Committee will discuss execution of the recent open space tax referendum, including fund balance tracking, revenue flow timing, project implementation, and grant processes. The committee will also finalize plans for the Daffodil/Earth Day event on April 26th and consider a new committee member.
Lodi City Council to address municipal election and key city appointments
The City Council will consider resolutions for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and the appointment of an Interim City Attorney. The body will also review several service contracts and public benefit fund allocations.
Committee will elect new officers for 2026
The Beautification Committee will approve October, November, and December 2025 meeting minutes, review the treasurer’s report and endowment fund update, and discuss garden and beautification projects for 2026, including flower and flag pole orders. The meeting also includes the election of officers and the sale of…
Committee will discuss how to use funds from the tax referendum
The Open Space Committee will approve the January and February meeting notes and consider the resignation of Alex Pastore. It will receive liaison reports from the Village Council, Parks Board, Fields Committee, and Planning Board. The committee will discuss park stewardship projects, including trail maintenance…
Historic Preservation Commission to elect 2026 chair and vice-chair
This is a reorganization and regular meeting of the Chatham Borough Historic Preservation Commission. The commission will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2026, swear in new members, and discuss general items such as a recap of 2025, Flag Award candidates, the Sign Committee, and historic district highlights. No…