The Elizabeth mayoral election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey, the fourth-largest city in the state. The elected official will serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, public safety, budget, and local policy implementation.
The Elizabeth mayoral election on May 12, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey, the fourth-largest city in the state. The elected official will serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, public safety, budget, and local policy implementation.
To vote in the Elizabeth mayoral election, New Jersey residents must be registered by April 15, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at assigned polling places, during the early voting period from April 26 to May 10, 2026, or by requesting a vote-by-mail ballot, which must be received by the close of polls on May 12, 2026. Valid ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide verification; otherwise, no ID is needed for most voters.