Westfield 2023 Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote

WESTFIELD, NJ — The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Here is what Westfield voters need to know before they hit the polls.

Who is on the ballot? (* denotes incumbent)

Township Council

There are eight candidates running for four open seats representing each ward in Town.

• Ward 1
  • Emily Root*
  • Todd Saunders
• Ward 2
  • Michael Armento
  • Erika Vargas-Garrison
• Ward 3
  • Michal Domogala
  • Dawn Nichol-Manning
• Ward 4
  • Scott Katz*
  • David Kiefer

$11.8M Edison Fields Bond Referendum

Voters will weigh in on whether to repeal or ratify ordinance No. 2023-03 for a $11.8 million bond for the undertaking of the Edison turf field project. The ordinance was added to the ballot after a group called the Citizens for Responsible Athletic Field Development (CRAFD) submitted a petition on June 12 to the town with more than 2,800 signatures to allow Westfield voters to weigh in on the controversial Edison Fields project.

That petition was confirmed and accepted by the town on June 22. Read More: Westfield Confirms Petition, Edison Fields Bond Will Go To Public Vote

The ordinance bonding $11.8 million for the undertaking of the Edison turf field project was initially passed and finalized by the Council on May 23 with an 8 to 1 vote. Councilman Mark LoGrippo was the lone no vote. Read More: $11.8M Edison Field Project Bond Ordinance Passes In Westfield

New Jersey Legislative District 21 Senate

• Matt Marino - Democrat
• Jon Bramnick - Republican

New Jersey Legislative District 21 Assembly

• Elizabeth Graner - Democrat
• Chris Weber - Democrat
• Nancy Muñoz - Republican
• Michele Matsikoudis - Republican

When To Vote

Early Voting: Oct. 28 - Nov. 5

In-person voting at six locations throughout Union 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:

• Cranford – Union College1033 Springfield Avenue, Nomahegan Building, Room N4, Near Guard Booth; Parking in Lot 1
• Elizabeth – Sampson Center800 Anna Street New Providence – DeCorso Community Center15 East Fourth Street
• Plainfield – Union CollegeChurch Street, between East Second & East Third
• Rahway – Rahway Recreation Center275 East Milton Avenue, Room 112
• Roselle – Amalfe Community Center1268 Shaffer Avenue
• Union – Union Township Senior Center652 Rahway Avenue

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

• Ward 1
  • Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 - Roosevelt Intermediate School Gym, 301 Clark Street
  • Districts 4 and 6 - Westfield Memorial Library Program Room, 550 East Broad Street
• Ward 2
  • District 1 - Union County Administration Building, 300 North Avenue
  • Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - Wilson Elementary School Gym, 301 Linden Avenue
• Ward 3
  • District 1, 5, 6, 7 - Westfield National Guard Armory, 500 Rahway Avenue
  • District 2, 3, 4 - Edison Intermediate School Gym, 800 Rahway Avenue
• Ward 4
  • District 1, 2 - Edison Intermediate School Gym, 800 Rahway Avenue
  • District 3, 4, 5 - Westfield National Guard Armory, 500 Rahway Avenue

Dropbox:

Located at the Fraser Building, 300 North Avenue East, Westfield.

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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