Gladstone, New Jersey Public Records

The New Jersey Judiciary's website (https://www.njcourts.gov/) provides digital access to certain case information and court documents, making it easier for the public to track proceedings without traveling to Somerville.

New Jersey residents can register to vote online at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register using a state driver's license or non-driver ID, though they must complete registration at least 21 days before any election. Same-day registration isn't available in the state, but online registration remains open year-round. Those preferring traditional methods can register by mail or in person at the Somerset County Clerk's office or their municipal clerk. Gladstone residents cast ballots in Peapack-Gladstone Borough elections, selecting members of the six-person borough council and mayor under the Borough form of government. Municipal elections typically occur in November of odd-numbered years, 2025, 2027, and beyond, though residents should confirm specific dates with the borough clerk at 908-234-0331. Because the community is an unincorporated section of the borough rather than a separate municipality, there are no Gladstone-specific offices on the ballot; everyone votes for borough-wide positions. To locate their assigned polling place, residents can use the New Jersey Voter Registration Search at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search by entering their street address. The tool also displays sample ballots and lists early voting sites available throughout Somerset County. New Jersey makes certain election records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists (available to campaigns and political committees under strict usage restrictions), campaign finance reports through the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission at https://www.elec.nj.gov, candidate filing documents, and precinct-level results published by the Somerset County Clerk. In the November 2024 presidential election, Somerset County saw approximately 62% turnout among its roughly 208,000 registered voters. Peapack-Gladstone matched that civic engagement, reflecting the community's attentiveness to elections. Looking toward the November 3, 2026 general election, residents will decide several important races. All 120 seats in the state Legislature will appear on the ballot - 40 Senate seats and 80 Assembly seats - as legislative elections occur in odd-numbered years following redistricting and in years before gubernatorial contests. The county will likely feature contested races for the Board of County Commissioners, positions that appear during gubernatorial and midterm cycles. No U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey is scheduled for 2026, with the next Senate races in 2024 and 2028. The Governor's race occurs in 2025, making the 2026 ballot focused on legislative, county, and potentially municipal positions depending on local election cycles. The County Clerk's election website will begin posting candidate filings and sample ballots by summer 2026. New Jersey offers mail-in voting to all registered voters without requiring an excuse. Applications can be submitted online through the Somerset County Clerk or the state portal, with ballots mailed to those who apply by the deadline - typically seven days before the election for mail requests, though online requests have earlier cutoffs. Early in-person voting became available statewide in 2021, with county sites open for nine days before Election Day.