Essex County 2026 election local results

Voters across Essex County head to the polls to decide contested local races including town councils and school boards. Early unofficial results begin rolling in on Tuesday evening.

A polling location in Montclair, NJ on Nov. 3, 2026.

Voters across United States state localities headed to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide key municipal races and school board seats. The contests determine leadership for numerous local governments across the region. These local decisions directly shape municipal policy and school district budgets for thousands of residents.