Berkeley Heights Township Mayor (Union County)

What this office does

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Candidates

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Also on Union County ballots

• Berkeley Heights Township Council
• Clark Township Council, Ward 1
• Clark Township Council, Ward 2
• Clark Township Council, Ward 3
• Clark Township Council, Ward 4
• Cranford Township Committee
• Elizabeth City Council, At-Large (Unexpired Term)
• Elizabeth City Council, Ward 1
• Elizabeth City Council, Ward 2
• Elizabeth City Council, Ward 3
• Elizabeth City Council, Ward 4
• Elizabeth City Council, Ward 5
• Elizabeth City Council, Ward 6
• Fanwood Borough Council
• Garwood Borough Council
• Garwood Borough Council (Unexpired Term)

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 11 of 11 precincts reporting: Susan Poage (Democrat) 3,389 (51.5%), John S. Foster, Jr. (Republican) 2,837 (43.1%), George H. De Luna 359 (5.5%). From the official election results site (results.enr.clarityelections.com). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for Berkeley Heights Township Mayor (Union County) in 2026?

Susan Poage (Democrat), John S. Foster, Jr. (Republican) and George H. de Luna (Independent).

What does this office do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who should I vote for in the Berkeley Heights Township Mayor (Union County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.