{"id":37,"date":"2018-03-12T18:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T18:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/civic-and-voter-engagement\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2025-07-30T15:23:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T19:23:13","slug":"election-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/civic-and-voter-engagement\/election-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Election Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class='countdown' data-end-timestamp='Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000'><span class='header'>General Election Countdown<\/span><span class='output'><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>days<\/span><\/span><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>hours<\/span><\/span><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>minutes<\/span><\/span><span class='item'><span class='number'>0<\/span><span class='unit'>seconds<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<p>As part of the 2025 election cycle in New Jersey, voters will have the opportunity to elect the state\u2019s next Governor, State Senator, members of the General Assembly and various local and state-level representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Early voting will be available across the state beginning Saturday, October 25 and will conclude on <strong>Sunday, November 3<\/strong>. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 4, polls will be open from<strong> 6 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To view a complete list of early voting locations and to find your designated polling place, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote-polling-location.shtml\">New Jersey Voter Information Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Governors Race<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h3>Mikie Sherrill (Democrat)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, representing New Jersey\u2019s 11th Congressional District since 2018<\/li>\n<li>Won the Democratic primary on June\u202f10, 2025, after securing broad support from county organizations and establishment groups<\/li>\n<li>Campaign focuses on economic affordability, government efficiency, and casting New Jersey as a place to \u201cgrow your dreams\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Jack Ciattarelli (Republican)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Former New\u202fJersey Assemblyman (2011\u20112018) and small\u2011business owner from Somerville<\/li>\n<li>Won the Republican primary decisively with about 67% of the vote and endorsement from former President Trump<\/li>\n<li>Advocates for capping property taxes, reducing state spending, and consolidating state transportation authorities into a single agency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">NJ State Senate<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h3>District 35 (Bergen + Passaic Counties)<\/h3>\n<h4>Benjie E. Wimberly (D, Incumbent)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Representing Paterson region in Senate; previous Assembly service and long-standing local presence.<\/li>\n<li>Focuses include urban education, economic opportunity, and public safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Frank G. Filippelli (R, Challenger)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Republican endorsed by both Bergen and Passaic county Republican committees.<\/li>\n<li>Running on issues like property tax reform and constituent services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">NJ State General Assembly<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h3>District\u202f34 (Essex County \u2013 includes Bloomfield, Little Falls, Montclair)<\/h3>\n<h4>Carmen T. Morales (Democrat \u2013 Incumbent)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Took office in January 2024 after being appointed to fill an open seat, now seeking election to a full term<\/li>\n<li>Principal of Newark Tech High School and instructional leader for Essex County Schools of Technology; holds degrees from 精品成人福利在线, Fairleigh Dickinson, and pursued doctoral work at Seton Hall<\/li>\n<li>Serves on the Assembly\u2019s Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture, and Education committees; focuses on workforce development and education equity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Michael Venezia (Democrat \u2013 Incumbent)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Became an Assemblymember in January 2024 after resigning as Bloomfield\u2019s mayor; previously served multiple terms on the town council and as acting mayor<\/li>\n<li>Works as the Human Resources Director for Essex County Schools of Technology; educational background from Monmouth University and Fairleigh Dickinson<\/li>\n<li>As mayor, prioritized sustainability, local infrastructure upgrades, and community programming; now voices these issues at the state level in Trenton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lorenzo Marchese Jr. (Republican \u2013 Challenger)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Won the Republican primary on June\u202f10, 2025, securing one of two GOP nominations for District\u202f34<\/li>\n<li>Local chiropractor and community activist in Essex County; Republican nominee for Assembly seat in current general election<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Demetrius Eley (Republican \u2013 Challenger)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Also advanced from the June\u202f10 GOP primary as the second Republican nominee for the Assembly race in District\u202f34<\/li>\n<li>Community activist and engagement organizer with campaign emphasis on public safety, local accountability, and constituent outreach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Additional Information<\/h2>\n<p>For a complete list of all New Jersey Assembly and Senate, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/state\/elections\/election-information-2025.shtml\">NJ.gov<\/a> and scroll down to the heading <strong>Official General Election Candidates<\/strong>. For Local\/Township and school board elections visit your local elections office or go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/state\/elections\/vote-county-election-officials.shtml\">New Jersey Voter Portal<\/a> and select your county.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the 2025 election cycle in New Jersey, voters will have the opportunity to elect the state\u2019s next Governor, State Senator, members of the General Assembly and various local and state-level representatives. Early voting will be available across the state beginning Saturday, October 25 and will conclude on Sunday, November 3. 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