Hoboken 2022 Election Guide: Candidates, How To Vote

HOBOKEN, NJ — With some residents voting by mail, the 2022 general election has already begun. In-person voting on Tuesday, Nov. 8 will run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know about voting for candidates in Hoboken.

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THE BALLOT

Hoboken Board of Education: Eight candidates are vying for three slots on the nine-member Hoboken Board of Education. You can choose any three. Six are running on slates, and two are running as independents. See links to their profiles, and more information, below.

Hudson County: For county sheriff, incumbent Frank Schillari (a Democrat) takes on Hussain Kolani, a Republican. For county clerk, incumbent Junior Maldonado (a Democrat) takes on Beth Hamburger.

8th Congressional District: Vying for Albio Sires' seat as he retires are: Republican Marcos Arroyo, Democrat Robert Menendez Jr., Libertarian Dan Delaney, "People Over Parties" candidate David Cook, the Labor Party's Pablo Olivera, Truth and Merit's John Salierno, and Socialist Workers Party member Joanne Kuniansky.

HOBOKEN SCHOOL BOARD PROFILES

Two months ago, Patch asked the candidates to answer questions about school issues.

When you compare their answers below look at whether they actually answered the question. Some hesitated to give an opinion even with lighter issues.

Candidates Patricia Waiters and former school board member John Madigan did not turn in profiles and Q&A's.

Also see this story about a recent campaign mailer from the Leadership That Listens slate, about the Kids First slate's views.

• Alex De La Torre (incumbent; Leadership That Listens)
• Antonio Graña (Leadership That Listens)
• Donna Magen (Kids First)
• Leslie Norwood (Leadership That Listens)
• Pavel Sokolov (Kids First)
• Cindy Wiegand (Kids First)

Watch for more coverage before the election, and get your letters in.

See a sample Hoboken ballot here and find out where and how you can vote below.

WHERE AND WHEN YOU CAN VOTE

Election Day takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. There are three ways to turn in your ballot for the 2022 general election in New Jersey.

Vote By Mail – Every active registered voter is eligible to request a vote-by-mail ballot. If you would like to receive your ballot by mail, you must request your ballot not less than seven
days before an election. Otherwise, you must get your vote-by-mail ballot in-person from your county clerk by 3 p.m. the day before Election Day. Voters have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to return their ballot to the Board of Elections in person, or deposit it in one of their county’s authorized ballot drop boxes. You can also mail your ballot; it must be postmarked on or before 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Vote In Person (Early) – New Jersey passed a law in 2021 that allows residents to vote early during a nine-day period before Election Day. For the 2022 general election, the early voting period takes place from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday).

Vote In Person (on Election Day) – The 2022 general election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place here.

Learn more about voting in New Jersey here.

Editor Eric Kiefer contributed to this story.