Run for office in Elizabeth, NJ.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Union County races open to Elizabeth residents.
Elizabeth has 6 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 2, 2026. Elizabeth residents are also eligible to run for Union County offices — the next filing deadline is June 2, 2026.
Elizabeth municipal races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City Council - Ward 6 | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Elizabeth City Mayor | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Elizabeth City Council - At Large | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
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.
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City School Board | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
| Elizabeth City School Board | Nov 3, 2026 | TBD |
| Elizabeth City School Board | Nov 2, 2027 | 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.
Union County races (open to Elizabeth residents)
See all Union County races →| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Union County Sheriff | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Union County Commissioner | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Union County Commissioner | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Union County Surrogate | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Union County Commissioner | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Union County Clerk | Nov 5, 2030 | Jun 4, 2030 |
About these offices
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Election data sourced from BallotReady / CivicEngine and updated weekly.