Run for office in Clifton, NJ.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Passaic County races open to Clifton residents.
Clifton has 4 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 2, 2026. Clifton residents are also eligible to run for Passaic County offices — the next filing deadline is June 2, 2026.
Clifton municipal races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton City Council | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
About these offices
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton City School Board | Nov 2, 2027 | TBD |
| Clifton City School Board | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Clifton City School Board | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
About these offices
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Passaic County races (open to Clifton residents)
See all Passaic County races →| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic County Surrogate | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Passaic County Commissioner | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Passaic County Commissioner | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Passaic County Clerk | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Passaic County Commissioner | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
About these offices
This County Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in the certain specific areas of probate or surrogate matters.
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
County clerks are responsible for the recording of deeds, mortgages/property liens, passports & photos, notary public commissions, vote-by-mail ballots, DD214 recording, veteran & county ID cards, trade names, notary services, college chargebacks, tax maps & filed maps, historical records, newspapers & archival microfilm, and wedding ceremonies.
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.
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