The Newark City Council Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the representatives for all nine wards of Newark, New Jersey. Voters will elect one council member per ward to serve four-year terms, with all council seats up for election in this municipal contest.
The Newark City Council Election on May 12, 2026, will determine the representatives for all nine wards of Newark, New Jersey. Voters will elect one council member per ward to serve four-year terms, with all council seats up for election in this municipal contest.
To vote in Newark, New Jersey, residents must be registered by April 22, 2026. Registration can be completed online via the New Jersey Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local municipal offices. On Election Day, polling places will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and voters are required to present a valid ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport.