Bergen County Board of Elections
Statement from Chairman Miller of the Bergen County Board of Elections
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Denise Ross, our colleague, friend and fellow Election Commissioner.
Though Denise and I came from different political parties that never stood in the way of our friendship or our working together. We shared a deep commitment to the integrity of the elections to serving the public good. Denise’s kindness, professionalism, and belief in community transcended politics, and she reminded us all that cooperation and respect are the foundation of true public service.
The entire staff of the Board of Elections is devastated by her loss. Denise’s legacy of service, fairness and humanity will continue to inspire us for years to come.
On behalf of the Board, I extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all who are grieving. Bergen County has lost not only a dedicated public servant, but also a remarkable person whose spirit will remain with us always.
Chairman Richard L. Miller, the Bergen County Board of Elections Commissioners & Office Staff.
Poll worker application
The Board of Elections has jurisdiction over the following aspects of elections.
- Recruiting, training, supervising, and appointing a sufficient number of poll works to staff all 553 polling districts in Bergen County.
- Receiving, canvassing, and counting paper ballots such as absentee ballots and provisional ballots.
- Certifying and inspecting polling places for accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Issuing of challenger permits and badges to eligible voters.
- Redistricting of towns, election districts and subdivisions, when appropriate, and filing maps and the legal boundary descriptions of the election districts with the Attorney General’s Office.
- Recounting election results (done by court order only).