Basking Ridge 2023 Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Here is what Bernards Township voters need to know before they hit the polls.

Who is on the ballot? (* denotes incumbent)

Township Committee

There are four candidates running for two, three-year seats on the Township Committee:

• Gary Baumann - Republican*
• Tyler Seville - Republican
• Ana Duarte McCarthy - Democrat
• Lily Wong - Democrat

Bernards Township Board of Education

There are six candidates running for the three, three-year full-term seats up for grabs on the BOE:

• Lawrence Rascio (with Marcus and Weber running under the slogan "Securing Kids' Education")*
• Deborah Marcus (with Rascio and Weber running under the slogan "Securing Kids' Education")
• Erin Weber (with Rascio and Marcus running under the slogan "Securing Kids' Education")
• Jennifer White (running under the slogan "Experienced Effective Educator")*
• Janice Corrado (with Shaw running under the slogan "Responsible Informed Leadership")
• David Shaw (with Corrado running under the slogan "Responsible Informed Leadership")

A debate for the candidates vying for seats on the Bernards Township School Board was held on Sept. 21 at the High School. Read More: 3 Takeaways From Bernards Township's School Board Candidate Debate

See the debate below:

Somerset County Board of County Commissioners

• Douglas Singleterry - Democrat*
• Paul Drake - Democrat*
• Donald Lemma - Republican
• Daniel Gallic - Republican

New Jersey Legislative District 21 Senate

• Matt Marino - Democrat
• Jon Bramnick - Republican*

New Jersey Legislative District 21 Assembly

• Elizabeth A. Graner - Democrat
• Chris Weber - Democrat
• Nancy Muñoz - Republican*
• Michelle Matsikoudis - Republican

When To Vote

Early Voting: Oct. 28 - Nov. 5

In-person voting at six locations throughout Somerset County will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday during this period. Votes cast during early voting are considered complete, and there will not be an opportunity to amend them.

Eligible voters who have not requested a mail-in ballot may cast their vote during this period at any of the following locations:

• BERNARDS TOWNSHIP Bernards Township Community Center Garage, 289 South Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ
• BRIDGEWATER Municipal Court, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater NJ
• FRANKLIN Community Center, 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ
• HILLSBOROUGH Municipal Building , 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough NJ
• MONTGOMERY Municipal Building, 100 Community Drive, Skillman NJ
• NORTH PLAINFIELD Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ

Election Day: The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 7 with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where Can I Vote?

Vote In-Person On Election Day

• Bernards Township Library, 32 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge (Districts 1, 6)
• Basking Ridge Firehouse, 30 Washington Avenue, Basking Ridge (Districts 2, 7)
• Ridge Oak Senior Citizen Housing, 150 Manchester Drive, Basking Ridge (District 3)
• Hills Recreation Center, 75 Hansom Road, Basking Ridge (Districts 4, 21, 22, 23, 24)
• Somerset Hills Lutheran Church, 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge (Districts 5, 8)
• Bernards Township Community Center House, 289 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge (District 9)
• Bernards Township Community Center Garage, 289 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge (Districts 10, 17)
• Millington Baptist Church, 520 King George Road, Basking Ridge (Districts 11, 15, 19)
• Liberty Corner Firehouse, 95 Church Street, Liberty Corner (Districts 12, 13, 14, 18)
• Fellowship Village, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge (Districts 16, 20)

Dropbox:

Located at the Municipal Building, 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge.

The boxes are all outside and under surveillance 24/7. They resemble a USPS Blue Mailbox, but are Red, White & Blue and display "Somerset County – Official Ballot Drop Box." Boxes will be available for ballot drop off 24 hours daily from Sept. 22 until 8 p.m. Election Night Nov. 7.

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