Hillside Ballot Drop Box Moves to Conant Park for November Election

The Union County Board of Elections has relocated Hillside's secure ballot drop box to Conant Park, 320 Conant Street, ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election. The Conant Park site was also used during the 2026 Primary Election.

All secure ballot drop boxes across Union County are monitored by camera surveillance, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are ADA accessible. All 24 drop boxes will remain available through the close of polls at 8 p.m. on November 3.

Voters do not have to use the drop box assigned to their municipality. Any eligible Union County voter may use any of the county's 24 secure drop box locations to return a mail-in ballot.

Union County offers multiple ways for voters to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. Early voting runs from October 24 through November 1, with hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Early voting locations include sites in Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Elizabeth, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Scotch Plains, and Union.

Any eligible Union County voter may cast a ballot at any of the county's designated early voting locations during the early voting period. Voters who plan to vote on Election Day, November 3, must go to their assigned polling location. A voter's assigned polling place appears on their sample ballot.

The Union County Board of Elections provides a polling-place lookup tool to help voters find their assigned locations. The Board encourages voters to bring their sample ballots when voting in person to assist with the check-in process.

For more information about voting options, drop box locations, and polling places, contact the Union County Board of Elections.

FAQ

Q: Where is Hillside's ballot drop box?

A: Hillside's ballot drop box is now located at Conant Park, 320 Conant Street, Hillside.

Q: When can I use the ballot drop box?

A: The ballot drop box operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week through 8 p.m. on November 3, 2026.

Q: Do I have to use the drop box in my municipality?

A: No. Voters do not have to use the drop box assigned to their municipality. Any eligible Union County voter may use any of the county's 24 secure drop box locations to return a mail-in ballot.

Q: How many drop boxes are available in Union County?

A: There are 24 secure ballot drop boxes available across Union County.

Q: What security measures are in place for the drop boxes?

A: All drop boxes are monitored by camera surveillance and are ADA accessible.

Q: When is the general election?

A: The General Election is November 3, 2026. Polls close at 8 p.m.

Q: Can I vote early?

A: Yes. Early voting runs from October 24 through November 1. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Q: Where can I vote early?

A: Early voting locations are available in Berkeley Heights, Cranford, Elizabeth, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Scotch Plains, and Union.

Q: Can I vote early at any location?

A: Yes. Any eligible Union County voter may cast a ballot at any of the county's designated early voting locations during the early voting period.

Q: Where do I vote on Election Day?

A: On November 3, you must vote at your assigned polling location. Your assigned polling place appears on your sample ballot.

Q: How do I find my polling place?

A: The Union County Board of Elections provides a polling-place lookup tool to help you find your assigned location. You can also bring your sample ballot, which shows your polling place.

Q: Should I bring anything to vote?

A: The Union County Board of Elections encourages voters to bring their sample ballots when voting in person to assist with the check-in process.

Q: What makes the ballot drop boxes accessible?

A: All drop boxes are ADA accessible, ensuring voters with disabilities can easily return their mail-in ballots.