Township of Wayne

Passaic County, New Jersey

Elections

ALL ELECTION RELATED QUESTIONS

Call the Township Clerk’s Office at 973-694-1800 Ext. 3208

2026 ELECTION DATES TO REMEMBER

Primary Election

March 23rd – Petition Filing Deadline for Primary Election (before 4:00 P.M.)

April 8th – Last day to file a Party Affiliation/Declaration Form to change Political Party for Primary Election

May 12th – LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR PRIMARY ELECTION
(Township Clerk’s Office is open from 8:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)

May 26th – Last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot Application

May 26th – May 31st – Early Voting Period

June 1st – Last day to file Mail-In Ballot Application in person at the County Clerk’s Office (up to 3:00 P.M. on the day before election)

June 2nd – Last day for Independent Candidates to file a petition with the County Clerk (before 4:00 P.M.)

June 2nd – PRIMARY ELECTION 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.

General Election

October 13th – LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN GENERAL ELECTION
(Township Clerk’s Office is open from 8:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.)

October 27th – Last day to apply by mail for a Mail-In Ballot Application

Oct. 24th – Nov. 1st – Early Voting Period

November 2nd – Last day to file Mail-In Ballot Application in person at the County Clerk’s Office (up to 3:00 P.M. on the day before election)

November 3rd – GENERAL ELECTION DAY 6:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.

**For additional Election timelines, click here.

QUICK TIP
Check your sample ballot before each Election for your correct Voting Ward & District and polling location.

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The Recycle Center will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12th, for Columbus Day.
Close the CTA
The Recycle Center will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12th, for Columbus Day.