Basking Ridge Voter Guide 2022: Who's Running, Where To Vote

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The primary election is Tuesday, June 7. Here is what Basking Ridge voters need to know before they hit the polls.

Who is on the ballot?

(* denotes incumbent)

Bernards Township Primary Candidates:

• Jessica Simpson-Cook - Democrat
• Janice M. Fields - Republican*

Somerset County Board of County Commissioners:

• Melonie Marano - Democrat*
• Amber Murad - Republican

Somerset County Sheriff

• Darrin Russo - Democrat*
• John Sheridan - Republican

Somerset County Clerk

• Steve Peter - Democrat*
• Suzanne Maeder - Republican

New Jersey Legislative District 7 Representative

• Tom Malinowski - Democrat*
• Roger Bacon - Democrat
• Kevin B. Dorlon - Republican
• Erik Peterson - Republican
• Thomas H. Kean, Jr. - Republican
• Philip Rizzo - Republican
• John Henry Isemann - Republican
• Sterling I. Schwab - Republican
• John Flora - Republican

New Jersey Legislative District 12 Representative

• Bonnie Watson Coleman - Democrat*
• Darius Mayfield - Republican

When To Vote

The primary election is on Tuesday, June 7 with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where Can I Vote?

In-person polling locations:

• 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."

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