Meet The Candidates For West Orange Town Council: 2026 Election

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The race for two open spots on the West Orange Township Council has entered the home stretch, with a final showdown set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.

West Orange residents will get a chance to vote for two at-large seats on the town council in the 2026 general election.

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Here are the candidates and their slogans, in the order they appear on the ballot (click their name to see their campaign websites):

• Matthew Dvorin – "Working For West Orange"

• Jackie Hendy – "Leadership That Listens"

• Justin Goldsman – "New Energy, Real Solutions"

• Kenneth Gibbons – "Elect An Auditor, Not An Insider"

• Micaela Bennett – "Truth. Actions. Service."

Patch got a chance to ask each candidate some questions about their backgrounds, qualifications and plans if elected. Read profiles for each candidate at the following links:

Matthew Dvorin

Jackie Hendy

Justin Goldsman

Kenneth Gibbons

Micaela Bennett

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