Run for office in Passaic County, NJ.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.
Passaic County has 5 county-level races on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 8, 2027. There are also 2 school board and local district races open to Passaic County residents.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson City School Board | Nov 2, 2027 | TBD |
| Paterson City School Board | Nov 7, 2028 | TBD |
About these offices
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Passaic County races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic County Commissioner | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Passaic County Clerk | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Passaic County Commissioner | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Passaic County Sheriff | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 6, 2028 |
| Passaic County Commissioner | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 5, 2029 |
About these offices
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
County clerks are responsible for the recording of deeds, mortgages/property liens, passports & photos, notary public commissions, vote-by-mail ballots, DD214 recording, veteran & county ID cards, trade names, notary services, college chargebacks, tax maps & filed maps, historical records, newspapers & archival microfilm, and wedding ceremonies.
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
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Election data sourced from BallotReady / CivicEngine and updated weekly.