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Westfield School Board Election 2026: Voter Guide
The Board of Education election is on Tuesday. See who is on the ballot and where to vote.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tuesday is election day for the Westfield Board of Education. Check out our voter guide to see who is on the ballot and where to vote.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 21.
Who is on the ballot?
Board members Brendan Galligan, who has served since 2013, and Charles Gelinas, who has served since 2023, are not seeking re-election.
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The Westfield Parent Teacher Council (PTC) hosted an in-person Board Candidates Night on April 8 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School. Click Here or see below to view the recording:
Click here to view a copy of a sample ballot.
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Where Can I Vote?
In-person polling locations:
| Ward 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 | Roosevelt Intermediate School Gym | 301 Clark Street |
| Districts 4 and 6 | Westfield Memorial Library Program Room | 550 East Broad Street |
| Ward 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Union County Administration Building | 300 North Avenue |
| Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Wilson Elementary School Gym | 301 Linden Avenue |
| Ward 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| District 1, 5, 6, 7 | Westfield National Guard Armory | 500 Rahway Avenue |
| District 2, 3, 4 | Edison Intermediate School Gym | 800 Rahway Avenue |
| Ward 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| District 1, 2 | Edison Intermediate School Gym | 800 Rahway Avenue |
| District 3, 4, 5 | Westfield National Guard Armory | 500 Rahway Avenue |
Secure Ballot Drop Box Locations:
Fraser Building, 300 North Avenue East, Westfield
UCBOE, 271 No. Broad Street, Elizabeth
UC Admin Complex, Corner of Rahway Avenue & Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth
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