Union County Sheriff

Union County, NJ

County Partisan

Current Incumbent

Peter Corvelli

Democratic

In office since January 2024

Next Election

Nov 3, 2026

Filing Window

Closed

Jan 1, 2026 - Jun 2, 2026

Term Length

3 years

Position Type

Full Time

Number of Seats

1

About this position

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • Must have relevant professional experience
  • Must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, resident of the county for at least 3 years, and holder of a high school diploma or its equivalent

Filing information

Elections office

2 Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Phone: 908-527-4996

Fee & signature requirements

No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: 100 signatures

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

Primary Type Partisan
Primary Date Jun 5, 2029
Primary Filing Open Deadline: Mar 26, 2029
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