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
ClosedJan 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