West Caldwell Town Council Primary Election Results

WEST CALDWELL, NJ — The race for West Caldwell Township Council took a leap forward during Tuesday's primary election, when local Republicans and Democrats chose who will represent them in this November's general election.

Two, three-year terms on the West Caldwell Township Council will be available.

Michael Docteroff and Kathy Canale each ran unopposed for the Republican nomination.

No names appeared on the ballot for the Essex County Democratic Committee. The West Caldwell Democrats have endorsed two write-in candidates, Jessica Almeida and Christy Lazarow.

Due to the coronavirus crisis, most voting took place by mail. All active, registered Democrats and Republicans were automatically mailed ballots. Ballots must be returned with a postmark on or before July 7, and must be received by the county board of elections by 8 p.m. on July 14 to be counted. A limited number of polling places were also open Tuesday for provisional ballots. (Learn more here)

The general election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3 in New Jersey.

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