Voter and Election Information

IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE TO UNAFFILIATED VOTERS:
Due to new state law, N.J.S.A 19:23-45, an unaffiliated voter shall not receive a mail-in ballot for a primary election.
To vote in the Primary Election of the Democratic or Republican Party by mail-in ballot, you MUST be affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican Party and not remain an unaffiliated voter.

The Bloomfield Commission on Civil and Human Rights invites you to:

Voter Information Session

 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

We will talk about voting and answer any questions you may have about the 2026 elections.

https://tinyurl.com/Voter-Infor-Session-2025

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Special Election Information - 11th Congressional District

Thursday, January 15                                                                  

Last day to register to vote or transfer registration for the       

Special Primary Election (Municipal Clerk's Office open

8:30AM-9PM)


Thursday, January 29

Last day to request a mail-in ballot for the Special Primary

Election


Thursday, January 29 - Tuesday, February 3

Early voting period for the Special Primary Election

(Watsessing Park Community Center - 38 Conger St.)

 

Thursday, February 5

Special Primary Election Day. Polls open 6AM-8PM.

Early Voting Location


Thursday, March 26

Last day to register to vote or transfer registration for

Special General Election

(Municipal Clerk's Office open 8:30AM-9PM)

 

Monday, April 6 - Tuesday, April 14

Early voting period for the Special General Election

(Watsessing Park Community Center - 38 Conger St.)

 

Thursday, April 9

Last day to apply by mail for a mail-in ballot for the Special

General Election


Thursday, April 16

Special General Election Day. Polls open 6AM-8PM.


Primary Election Information

Monday, January 12

Petitions become available for Ward Council Seats at the

Municipal Clerk's Office (8:30AM-4:30PM)


Monday, March 23

Deadline to file nomination petitions for the Primary

Election


Wednesday, April 8

Deadline to file Change of Party Affiliation Declaration

Forms for the Primary Election


Tuesday, May 12

Last day to register to vote or transfer registration

(Municipal Clerk's Office open 8:30AM-9PM)


Tuesday, May 26

Last day to apply by mail for a mail-In ballot for the Primary

Election


Tuesday, May 26 - Sunday, May 31

Early voting period for the Primary Election

(Watsessing Park Community Center - 38 Conger St.)


Tuesday, June 2

Primary Election Day. Polls open 6AM-8PM.

BALLOT BOX LOCATIONS - ESSEX COUNTY

New Voting Information

  1. Top 5 Things To Know About In-Person Early Voting

Tracking your Mail In Ballot:

A voter can track their ballot after it's mailed by signing onto this portal.  https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/auth/sign-in

Please take note of your Voter ID number located underneath the barcode on your ballot envelope in order to track your ballot.

How to return your Vote-By-Mail ballot:

There are two ways to return your completed ballot:

1- regular mail (postage included),

2- a secure ballot drop box Firehouse #3, 124 E Passaic Ave.

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Do you Want To Be An Election Poll Workers?:

An Essex County-wide recruitment drive for college-aged residents to work as poll workers is underway. If interested, please sign up at

. Click on the link to “Serve Essex County as a Board Worker,” download the form and e-mail it to the clerk.

Secure Ballot Box location: 

A secure ballot box is outside Firehouse Number #3. (124 East Passaic Avenue) You can drop off your completed ballot there 24/7.

List of designated polling places in Bloomfield:

The County will notify you of your designated polling place which will be on the front of your sample ballot.

First Ward:

-Civic Center: 84 Broad Street,

-Fairview School: 376 Berkeley Avenue,

-Firehouse #3: 124 East Passaic Avenue,

-Forest Glen School: 280 Davey Street,

-Franklin School: 85 Curtis Street,

-Main Library: 90 Broad Street

Second Ward:

-Brookdale School: 1230 Broad Street,

-Demarest School: 465 Broughton Avenue,

-Middle School: 6o Huck Road,

-Oak View School: 150 Garrabrant Avenue

Third Ward:

-Berkeley School: 351 Bloomfield Avenue,

-Carteret School: 158 Grove Street,

-Central Fire House: 373 Franklin Street,

-Watsessing School: 71 Prospect Street

VOTER INFORMATION VIDEOS ON HOW TO USE NEW VOTING MACHINES

Video #1  (English Broadcast Link)

Video #2 (Spanish Broadcast Link)

Video #3 (English Streaming Link)

Video #4  (Spanish Streaming Link)