Candidate Information

Provided on this page are helpful resources and required information for individuals interested in becoming or helping a candidate be placed on a ballot for Local Government or School Board Member in Hunterdon County. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the County Clerk.

• 2022 County Party Chair Contact Information (PDF)
• 2023 Important Election Dates for Voters
• 2023 School Board Candidate Packets (PDF)
• Challenger Appointment Sheet (PDF)
• Challenger Information Sheet (PDF)
• County Democratic Committee: 
  • Democratic Committee Current Members (PDF) 
  • Democratic Committee Constitution (PDF)
  • Democratic Committee By-Laws (PDF)
• County Republican Committee:
  • Republican Committee Current Members (PDF)
  • Republican Committee Constitution and By-Laws (PDF)
• Hunterdon County Municipal Information
• Minimum Signatures Required for Municipal Office (PDF)
• Petition for County Office (PDF): Sheriff, County Clerk, Surrogate, Commissioner. 100 signatures required of registered voters associated with the party whose nomination you are seeking.
• Petition for Independent: Please call County Clerk's Office at 908-788-1214.
  • Filing Deadline Primary Day 4 pm with County Clerk
• Petition for Municipal Office (PDF): Mayor, Council, Township Committee
• Voter Lists Available (PDF)
• Voter Registration Form: English (PDF)
• Voter Registration Form: Spanish (PDF)
• Voting by Mail Options (PDF)

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