Politics & Government
Election Day 2019: Everything Mendham, Chester Needs To Know
Find out polling locations, hours, and who is on the ballot in the Mendhams and Chesters for Election 2019.
MENDHAM, NJ — After a long campaign season, Election Day 2019 is finally here in the Mendhams and Chesters. There are a number of races on the ballot in Washington Township this November, including the school boards and town committees and councils, and one mayor's office.
Here is everything you need to know about Election Day in your town:
What will be on my ballot in Mendham Township?
Three candidates are running for three open three-year terms on the Mendham Township Board of Education. The race is uncontested, so barring a write-in candidate winning (which would be atypical), the candidates listed on the school board ballot will be elected.
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Democrats Melissa Saharko and Trishna Goswami are running against Republicans Jordan Orlins and Thomas Baio for two open seats on the Township Committee. The elected candidates will each serve three years.
You can see a sample ballot for Mendham Township here.
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What will be on my ballot in Chester Township?
Three candidates are running for three open three-year terms on the local school board, and another candidate is running for the one open regional school board seat. Both races are uncontested, and all candidates are incumbents. Barring a write-in candidate winning (which would be atypical), the candidates listed on the school board ballot will be elected.
Chester Township residents will vote on a Mayor this year. Current mayor Marcia Asdal, a Republican, is being challenged by James G. Duffy, a Democrat.
You can see a sample ballot for Chester Township here.
What will be on my ballot in Mendham Borough?
Three candidates are running for three open three-year terms on the local board, one candidate is running for a one-year local term, and one candidate is running for one seat on the regional board. All races are uncontested, so barring a write-in candidate winning (which would be atypical), the candidates listed on the school board ballot will be elected.
Four candidates are running for two seats on the Mendham Borough Council. Mary Sue Martin and James R. Kelly, Republicans, are running against Melissa Young and Laura Montenegro, Democrats.
You can see a sample ballot for Mendham Borough here.
What will be on my ballot in Chester Borough?
Three candidates are running for three open three-year terms on the local school board, and another candidate is running for the one open regional school board seat. Both races are uncontested, and all candidates are incumbents. Barring a write-in candidate winning (which would be atypical), the candidates listed on the school board ballot will be elected.
Republicans Karen Ferrone and Russell Goodwin are running for two open seats on the Chester Borough Council. Barring a write-in candidate winning (which would be atypical), they will be elected.
You can see a sample ballot for Chester Borough here.
What candidates will be on the ballot in all four municipalities?
Residents will also vote on their two representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly. Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Brian Bergen are running on the Republican side, and Lisa Bhimani and Darcy Draeger are running on the Democratic side for the 25th District seat.
The Assembly election is an unusual one. Because Bucco just vacated his Assembly seat for an appointment in the Senate he is, in effect, running for a seat he will not fill. Should Bucco be elected to the Assembly, it would fall to the Morris County Republican Committee to appoint someone to that seat.
The Senate seat is not up for re-election this year.
Current Sheriff, the Republican James M. Gannon, is running for reelection. He is being challenged by Democrat William Schivella.
Democrat Michael T. Thompson is facing off against Republican Heather Darling for the surrogate seat.
Three seats on the Board of Chosen Freeholders are up for election. Republicans Douglas Cabana, Thomas Mastrangelo and Kathy DeFillippo are running against Democrats Cara Parmigiani, Cary Amaro, and David Timpanaro.
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 Mendham-Chester 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.
Early voting hours are available on Monday, Nov. 4 in Morris County. Early voting hours are held at the Clerk's Office (10 Court St; Administration & Records Building; 1st Floor, Morristown) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. You will not be able to vote there on Tuesday.
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