Caldwells 2025 Election Guide: Candidates, Deadlines, How To Vote

CALDWELLS, NJ — A heated contest for governor between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli is sure to bring many voters in the Caldwells to the polls in November. But there will still be plenty of other choices for local voters to make in the 2025 general election.

The Essex County Clerk’s Office has released sample ballots for Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell, which can be seen here.

Here's what to know this election season in the three towns:

CALDWELL

Caldwell residents will cast ballots for two open seats on the borough council. Terms last for three years. The candidates are: Kris Brown (Republican), Darren Daniolowicz (Republican), Jonathan Sagalow (Democrat), and Gerald S. Cardillo (Democrat).

NORTH CALDWELL

North Caldwell residents will cast ballots for two open seats on the borough council. Terms last for three years. The candidates are: Arthur Rees (Republican), Suzanne Corbo (Republican), Stephen Weinstein (Democrat), and Stephen Papageorge (Democrat).

North Caldwell residents will also have two uncontested school board races on their plates.

Two seats are available on the West Essex Regional Board of Education. Terms last for three years. The candidates are Philippe E. Andre and Debra Holinstat.

One seat is available on the North Caldwell Board of Education. The term lasts for three years. The only candidate appearing on the ballot is Eric J. Finkelstein.

WEST CALDWELL

West Caldwell residents will cast ballots for two open seats on the township council. Terms last for three years. The Republican candidates are both running unopposed: Joseph P. Cecere and Stephen P. Wolsky. No Democrats filed to run.

CALDWELL-WEST CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Voters in Caldwell and West Caldwell will be asked to cast ballots for a school board race and a public referendum.

Two seats are available on the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education. Terms last for three years. The candidates are running unopposed: Terri DiMartini Greenlee and Danielle Mack.

Residents in the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public School District will also be asked to vote on a public question that would authorize a bond proposal to fund the construction of a new athletic center at James Caldwell High School. Read More: $8.5M School Referendum In Caldwell-West Caldwell Will Be Put To Voters

OTHER RACES

Here are some other races that voters in the Caldwells will be asked to cast ballots for:

NJ GOVERNOR – Candidates for New Jersey governor include Jack Ciattarelli (Republican), Mikie Sherrill (Democrat), Vic Kaplan (Libertarian Party) and Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party). Candidates running write-in campaigns include Lily Benavides (Green Party) and Darrell Armstrong (independent). The term lasts for four years.

NJ ASSEMBLY, 40th DISTRICT (vote for two) – Candidates for New Jersey Assembly in the 40th district include Christopher P. DePhillips (Republican), Al Barlas (Republican), Ron Arnau (Democrat) and Jeffrey Gates (Democrat). Terms last for two years.

ESSEX COUNTY CLERK – Local voters in the Caldwells will also get to cast a ballot in the race for Essex County Clerk. The candidates are Martitza Mathews (Republican) and Christopher J. Durkin (Democrat). The term lasts for five years.

HOW TO VOTE

The voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 14. Check to see if you’re registered here, and register to vote here.

There are three ways to vote in the 2025 general election in New Jersey. Here’s what options are available for Essex County residents, according to the clerk’s office:

Vote By Mail – The last day to apply by mail for a Vote-By-Mail Ballot is Oct. 28. Voters can also apply in person to the clerk's office on any day up to 3 p.m. the day before an election. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before 8 p.m. on Election Day. See a list of secure drop boxes in Essex County here. Learn more about the voting by mail process in Essex County here.

Early Voting – Early in-person voting for 2025 general election will take place from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. Early voting hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See a list of early voting locations in Essex County here.

Election Day – Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, which takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Find your local polling place here.

See the Essex County Clerk’s 2025 guide to voting here. Find out how to become a poll worker in Essex County here. Watch a video that shows how to vote in Essex County here (English and Spanish versions available). Learn more about voting in New Jersey here.

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