2024 Election In Belleville-Nutley: Who Is On The Ballot?
Nomination Papers Available For May Municipal Election
The Belleville-Nutley Municipal Clerk's office has announced that nomination papers are now available for candidates interested in running for office in the upcoming May municipal election.
The following positions will be up for election:
- Mayor
- Two Council-At-Large seats
- Two 1st Ward Council seats
- Two 2nd Ward Council seats
- Two 3rd Ward Council seats
- Two 4th Ward Council seats
Who Can Run For Office?
To be eligible to run for office in Belleville or Nutley, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States citizen
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a resident of Belleville or Nutley for at least one year
- Be a registered voter in Belleville or Nutley
- Not have been convicted of a crime or other offense that would disqualify them from holding office
How To File For Office
Candidates who wish to file for office can do so by picking up a nomination packet from the Belleville-Nutley Municipal Clerk's office. The packet includes all of the necessary paperwork, including a petition that must be signed by at least 10 registered voters in the ward or municipality in which the candidate is running.
Completed nomination packets must be filed with the Municipal Clerk's office by March 31, 2023.
Election Day
The Belleville-Nutley municipal election will be held on May 9, 2023. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Registered voters in Belleville or Nutley can vote at their designated polling place.
Conclusion
The upcoming May municipal election is an important opportunity for Belleville and Nutley residents to have their voices heard and choose the leaders who will represent them for the next four years.
We encourage all eligible residents to consider running for office or getting involved in the election process in some way.
