Peapack, New Jersey Public Records

In-person registration is available at the Somerset County Clerk's office, motor vehicle agencies, and certain state facilities. To register, voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 by election day, and Somerset County residents for 30 days prior to the election. The borough holds non-partisan municipal elections on the second Tuesday in May during odd-numbered years for Borough Council seats and Mayor, who is elected at-large. The Mayor serves four years while Council members serve staggered three-year terms. The next municipal election falls on May 13, 2025. Information about local candidates and ballot questions appears on the Somerset County Clerk's website and the borough site at www.peapack-gladstone.org. Polling place assignments can be found using the New Jersey Division of Elections tool at voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-search or by calling the Somerset County Clerk. The borough typically operates one or two polling locations in public buildings. New Jersey maintains extensive election transparency: voter registration files (with personal information redacted) are open for inspection; campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are searchable through the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) at www.elec.nj.gov; candidate petitions and filings are public records at the Somerset County Clerk; and precinct-level results are published after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Somerset County reported approximately 68% voter turnout among over 225,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, local voters will participate in federal and state elections. New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat held by Cory Booker will be on the ballot in 2026. All 120 seats in the New Jersey Legislature (40 State Senate seats and 80 General Assembly seats) will be contested, as the state holds legislative elections in odd-numbered years but federal elections align with even years. Somerset County offices including Board of County Commissioners seats may appear depending on term expirations. New Jersey voters can request mail-in ballots (formerly called absentee ballots) for any reason through the state's online portal at www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote-by-mail.shtml or by submitting a written application to the Somerset County Clerk by 7 days before the election for mail delivery or in person until 3 p.m. The day before the election. The state has expanded vote-by-mail options, allowing all registered voters to receive mail ballots without providing a reason.