Election Day 2023: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote Tuesday In Wayne Township

WAYNE, NJ —Wayne voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for township council, school board, state legislature, and county leadership positions.

Early voting began Oct. 28, and some residents will have filled in their mail-in ballots. Many others will head out to their local polling places and decide between several candidates at the local and state levels. Residents in four of Wayne's wards have Republican and Democratic candidates vying to represent them at the township level. And, there are three seats on the ballot for the township school board.

All 120 seats in the New Jersey Legislature are before voters today. Wayne is in the 40th District, which is currently represented by three Republicans.

Below, you'll find a candidate list for races in Wayne, Passaic County, and New Jersey's 40th legislative district, as well as information on voting.

Who's on the ballot?

Note: The Democratic ticket will be in the "A" position on the ballot, and listed first for all party-affiliated races on the ballot.

Patch sent out questions to all local candidates seeking office; those who have replied have their candidate profiles linked below.

Wayne Township council: There are contested races coming up in four wards, where incumbents are seeking to hold their spots.

Here are the candidates:

Ward 1:

• Arlene Sullivan (D)
• Richard Jasterbski (R-inc)

Ward 2:

• Al Sadowski (R-inc.)

Ward 3:

• Michael Fattal (R)

Ward 4:

• Mercedes Aguirre (D)
• Joseph Scuralli (R-inc.)

Ward 5:

• Francine Ritter (D-inc.)
• Matthew Cavallo (R)

Ward 6:

• Peter Rosky (D)
• Jonathan Ettman (R-inc.)

Wayne Schools Board of Education: There are contested races for three spots, and voters will choose three candidates.

• Ehab Husein: "For Kids Sake"
• Wendy Limandri: "Children First" (jointly-filed candidate)
• Mark Faber: "Children First" (jointly-filed candidate)
• Donald Pavlak (incumbent): "Empower, Educate, Elevate"
• Suzanne Pudup: "United For Wayne"

County offices: The county clerk's office and two commissioner seats are on the ballot, as well, for Wayne voters:

County clerk (vote for one)

• Danielle Ireland-Imhof (D, incumbent)
• Rosemary Pino (R)

County commissioner (vote for two)

• Bruce James (D-incumbent)
• Andrena "Andie" Pegel (R)
• Orlando Cruz (D-incumbent)
• Kelly Amico (R)

State legislature: All 40 of New Jersey’s legislative districts also have elections this year for state Senate and General Assembly seats.

Wayne is in the 40th legislative district, including a handful of municipalities in Bergen and Passaic counties, and several in Essex County. It is currently represented by all Republicans in the state legislature: senator Kristin Corrado (Totowa) and assembly members Kevin Rooney and Christopher DePhillips, both of Wyckoff. Rooney announced his retirement last November.

Here are the candidates:

Member of the State Senate (vote for one)

• Jennifer Ehrentraut (D)
• Kristin M. Corrado (R-incumbent)

Member of the State Assembly (vote for two)

• Giovanna Irizarry (D)
• Christopher P. DePhillips (R-incumbent):
• Jennifer Marrinan (D)
• Al Barlas (R)

Voting locations and mail-in ballot information

For those voting by mail-in ballot, Wayne's secure ballot drop-off locations are:

• Wayne municipal building-by the walkway to the main entrance (475 Valley Road, Wayne 07470)
• William Paterson University, Lot 5-NJ Transit Bus Stop (300 Pompton Road, Wayne 07470).

All locations are open until 8 p.m. on Election Day unless noted.

Those voting by mail can drop off their ballot at one of the county’s other secure ballot drop box locations, or return it to the Passaic Co. Board of Elections Office (401 Grand St #123, Paterson, NJ 07505).

Election Day information

Polls are open on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To check your registration status or see where your polling place is, click here