Election Day 2019: Everything Hopatcong, Sparta Needs To Know

HOPATCONG, NJ — After a long campaign season, Election Day 2019 is finally here in Hopatcong and Sparta. There are a number of races on the ballot in the two towns this November, including the school board and town council.

Here is everything you need to know about Election Day in your town:

What will be on my ballot in Hopatcong?

You can see the sample ballot here.

There is a contested race for mayor: Michael Francis, Republican, will face off against Mara Modes, Democrat

Four candidates are running for three open terms on the Hopatcong Board of Education: Nicole Falconi-Shubert, Warren Gallagher, Alexander McLean, Gerard B. Gruenfelder.

Two Republicans are running unopposed for Borough Council: Bradley Hoferkamp and Jennifer Johnson.

What will be on my ballot in Sparta?

You can see the sample ballot here.

Five candidates are running for three seats on the Sparta Board of education: William N. Washer III, James Todd Muth, Kimberly A. Bragg, Kurt Morris, Niamh A. Grano.

What will be on ballots in both towns?

Residents will also vote on their two representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly. Republicans F. Parker Space and Harold J. "Hal" Wirths are being challenged by Democrats Deana Lykins and Dan Soloman Smith for the 24th District seat.

The Senate seat is not up for re-election this year.

Current Sheriff, the Republican Michael F. Strada, is running uncontested.

Democrat Michael T. Thompson is facing off against Republican Heather Darling for the surrogate seat.

Anthony J. Fasano and Sylvia Petillo are running unopposed for Freeholder as Republicans.

Where can I find election results?

Right here on Patch! Check back at 8 p.m. for real-time election results. You can also have them delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to the Patch newsletter. You can also "like" the Hopatcong-Sparta Patch on Facebook to see results in your Facebook feed.

Where do I vote?

Your polling place is included on a sample ballot mailed out to all registered voters. If you're still not sure, or you misplaced that sample ballot, you can look up your polling location on the New Jersey Division of Election's website.

When can I vote?

Election Day 2019 is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.