Election 2021 In East Brunswick: When, Where To Vote

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Township residents will be heading to the polls next month, and officials have prepared for the elections amid the ongoing pandemic. But this year's election brings a few important changes.

This year, early voting will be available throughout the state for the general election. Early voting will begin from Oct. 23 to 31, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Those who participate in early voting won't be allowed to send a mail-in ballot or vote in person on Election Day.

Where And How To Vote

Based on state guidelines, there are eight early voting locations in Middlesex County. Here are the locations:

• East Brunswick Community Center 721 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick
• Edison Senior Center 2963 Woodbridge Ave, Edison
• Monroe Public Library 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe
• New Brunswick Library 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
• Old Bridge Veterans Park Community Center Englishtown Rd, Old Bridge
• Perth Amboy Jankowski Community Center 1 Olive St, Perth Amboy
• Piscataway John F. Kennedy Public Library 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway
• Sayreville Senior Center 423 Main St, Sayreville
• South Brunswick Community Center 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction
• Woodbridge Acacia Youth Center (formerly the Hungarian Manor) 95 Port Reading Ave, Woodbridge

Registered voters also have the option to vote-by-mail. County officials have already sent out mail-in ballots to voters who automatically get one each year, or those who have requested one.

Here are the locations:

• East BrunswickBoard of Elections11 Kennedy Blvd(On the sidewalk near the entrance to the library)
• East Brunswick Municipal Complex1 Civic Drive(Outside by front door)

The two are among more than 30 secure drop box locations across Middlesex County installed for voters to securely submit completed ballots.

All drop boxes are accessible 24 hours a day, and all of them are subject to video surveillance and other security measures.

Registered voters can also head to the local polling stations to cast their ballots. For more information visit the Middlesex County website.

Who's On The Ballot:

Residents will vote for state, county, and local elections.

Gov. Phil Murphy is facing a challenge from Republican nominee, Jack Ciattarelli, as well as Madelyn Hoffman of the Green Party of New Jersey, Gregg Mele of the New Jersey Libertarian Party, and Joanne Kuniansky of the Socialist Workers Party.

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Residents of NJ District 18 which includes East Brunswick, will vote for the senate and assembly. Democrat Sen. Patrick Diegnan Jr., is seeking re-election and is facing a challenge from Republican Vihal Patel, from Edison. In the assembly contest Democrats Sterley Stanley of East Brunswick and Robert Karabinchak of Edison are facing four candidates - Republicans Angela Fam and Melanie McAnn Mott, Independent Brain Kulas, and Libertarian David Awad.

There is one seat up for grabs in Town Council and two candidates — David Herrera (R) and Dinesh Behal (D).

Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the East Brunswick Board of Education. They are:

• Vicki Becker
• Barbara Reiss
• Denise Medford
• Jeffrey Winston

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