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ELECTION DATES FOR 2011

The School Board election will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Polls are open from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

You must be 18 years of age by the election.
You must be a Citizen of the United States.
You must reside in the State of New Jersey and the Borough of Garwood at least 30 days prior to the election.
Tuesday, April 6, 2011, last day to register to vote in Annual School Board Election.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011, last day to register to vote in the June Primary Election.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011, last day to register to vote in the November General Election.

WHERE AND HOW TO REGISTER

At the Borough Clerks Office, Borough Hall, 403 South Avenue, Garwood.
At the Union County board of Elections, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207.
At any Motor Vehicle Office or Welfare Office.
You can register by mail. An application can be obtained from the Borough Clerk, Board of Elections or Union County Clerk.

WHERE TO VOTE

The sample ballot you receive from the County Clerk's Office will tell you where to vote or you may contact the Borough Clerk's Office at 908-789-0710.
District One - Firehouse Building, 415 South Avenue
District Two - Borough Hall, 403 South Avenue
District Three - Garwood Public Library, 411 Third Avenue
District Four - Garwood Public Library, 411 Third Avenue

VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT

The law has changed. Citizens no longer require a reason to apply for a ballot by mail.

A voter may apply for an Vote By Mail Ballot by mail up to 7 days prior to the election. He or she may also apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m. the day before the election. Applications are returned to the County Clerk, Joanne Rajoppi. Voters have the option of automatically receiving ballots by mail for all elections.
Voting Information concerning Vote By Mail Ballot:
You must be a registered voter in order to apply for ballot by mail.
Once you apply for an ballot by mail, you will not be permitted to vote at your polling place in the same election.
Your ballot will be mailed to you on or after the 40th day prior to Election Day.
You will receive instructions with your ballot.
Your actual ballot by mail must be received by the County Board of Elections before the close of polls on Election Day.
Do not submit more than one application for the same election.
You must apply for an ballot by mail for each election, unless you designate otherwise under "OPTIONS" on the ballot.
Application for Vote By Mail Ballot are available at the Borough Clerk's Office or the County Clerk's Office.

CHANGE PARTY AFFILIATION

A Party Declaration Form must be filled out. This may be obtained from either the Union County Board of Elections or the Borough Clerk's office.
Party affiliation is only required for voting in the June Primary Election. Forms must be filed no later than Monday, April 18, 2011.

Should you have any questions regarding elections or where to go to vote, please contact the Borough Clerk's Office at 789-0710.