Stand up and be counted: Election Day 2021

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We can’t tell you how to vote. But we can tell you where.

If you haven’t voted early or by mail, polls will be open from 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.

Greater Morristown polling places:

Morristown

Morris Township

Morris Plains

If you received a vote-by-mail ballot, you won’t be allowed to vote in-person at your polling place. Instead, your ballot must be received by the Morris County Board of Elections before polls close on Election Day.

Voter casts her ballot outside the Morris County Courthouse, Election Day 2020. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

Drop boxes are listed here.  Morristown has two — one at town hall, and another outside the Morris County Courthouse. Morris Township and Morris Plains each have one.

If you are sending your ballot via mail, it must be postmarked by Election Day, and the Board of Elections must receive it no later than six days from the close of polls.

WHO IS RUNNING

The Governor’s race pits incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy against former GOP Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli from Somerset County.

Third-party candidates for Governor are Madelyn R. Hoffman (Green Party) of Budd Lake, Gregg Mele (Libertarian) of Bridgewater and Joanne Kunianski (Socialist Workers Party) of West New York.

STATE LEGISLATIVE RACES:

The 25th District (includes Morristown and Morris Township):

VOTE: Woman shares her message at a 2015 march in Morristown.

Incumbent Republican Sen. Anthony M. Bucco of Boonton faces a challenge from Morris Township Mayor Jeff Grayzel, a Democrat.

Republican Assembly Members Brian Bergen of Denville and Aura Dunn of Mendham are facing Democratic contenders Lauren Barnett of Mountain Lakes and Patricia L. Veres.

The 26 District (includes Morris Plains)

Republican Sen. Joe Pennacchio of Montville is opposed by Democrat Christine Clarke of Lake Hoptacong.

On the Assembly side, incumbent Republican Jay Webber of Morris Plains and Christian Barranco of Jefferson Township are opposed by Democrats Melissa Brown Blaeuer of West Milford and Pamela Fadden of Jefferson.

MORRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

Republican incumbents Deborah Smith (Denville), John Krickus (Long Valley) and Stephen Shaw (Mountain Lakes)  are opposed by Democrats Aaron (A.J.) Oliver of Morristown, Thomas T.C. McCourt of Dover and Dina Mikulka of Mine Hill. Ederle Vaughan (Working Families Party) of Morristown also is running.

Read our coverage of the Morris County Commissioners debate.

MORRISTOWN MAYOR & COUNCIL:

Mayor Tim Dougherty, a Democrat, is running unopposed for a fourth term. He easily defeated a primary challenger, and the courts determined that a former mayor could not mount an Independent bid because he’s not a town resident.

Dougherty’s council slate of incumbent Democrats Toshiba Foster and David Silva and newcomer Nathan Umbriac face a “Restore Government Integrity” slate of Independents Michelle Harris, Kristi Dimogerodakis and John Thomas Jr. 

Read our coverage of the Morristown council debate.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE:

Incumbent Democrat Mark Gyorfy and running mate Tara Olivo-Moore are opposed by Republicans Joseph Calvanelli and Sandra Garcia.

Read our coverage of the Morris Township committee debate.

MORRIS PLAINS:

Incumbent Republicans Catherine “Cathie” E. Kelly and Dennis Wagner are running unopposed.

MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Three people are vying for two Morris Township seats:  Incumbent Linda Murphy (“Put Kids First”), Dawn Teresa Parkot (“A Real Education”) and Kathleen “Katie” Cole (Excellence for Students).

Read our coverage of the Morris School District debate.

STATEWIDE BALLOT QUESTIONS:

Voters are being asked to decide two sports betting questions:

Should the public be allowed to bet on collegiate teams and events in New Jersey?

Should nonprofits that host games of chance such as bingo and raffles be allowed to use proceeds for their operations?

Read an overview at NJ Spotlight.

Check back here after the polls close for election results.

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