Who's On The Cranford Ballot And Where To Vote

CRANFORD, NJ — The 2022 General Election is quickly approaching, and it is important Cranford residents know who is on the ballot and how they can vote this year.

Here is a guide for Cranford voters, including polling locations, how to vote early or by mail and what candidates you can expect to see on the ballot this year:

The Ballot

Five candidates are running for two open seats on Cranford's Township Committee this year.

Democrat Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty is running for a second term on the committee along with running mate Terrence Curran. They will face two Republican candidates — current Committeewoman Mary O'Connor, along with Chrissa Stulpin.

William Thilly is also running as an independent for Cranford's Township Committee.

Profiles on Prunty, Curran, O'Connor, Stulpin and Thilly can all be found here on Patch.

Voters will also decide on three candidates to serve on Cranford's Board of Education this year.

Patch has posted profiles on seven out of eight candidates running for Board of Ed this year:

2 Year Unexpired Term - Voters can cast a vote for only 1 individual

• Brian Lopez
• Christine Bradley
• Jessica Soltys

3 Year Term - Voters can cast votes for 3 individuals

• Susan Shaw
• Brett Dreyer
• Thomas Grasso
• Patrick Lynch
• Francis N. Riccio (did not receive answers)

Cranford voters will also get to vote for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. In the 10th Congressional District, Republican David Pinckney is running against Democrat Donald Payne Jr.

Residents will also get to vote on three members for the Union County Board of County Commissioners. You can check out a sample ballot here.

How To Vote

There are several ways you can vote this year:

Vote By Mail

The deadline to apply by mail for a mail-in ballot is Tuesday, Nov. 1. The deadline to apply in-person at the Elizabeth and Westfield County Clerk Offices for a mail-in ballot is Monday, Nov. 7 at 3:00 PM. Mail-in ballots can be returned in person or by mail to the Union County Board of Elections office, or at the secure ballot drop box located at the County Clerk’s Office at 300 North Avenue.

Early In-Person Voting
Union County residents have the option to vote early at specified locations throughout the county beginning on Saturday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Nov. 6. Locations, dates, and times for early voting are available on the Union County Board of Elections website.

In-Person Voting on Election Day
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8. Polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A list of Cranford polling locations can be found on the town's website.

For additional information about voting in the Nov. 8 General Election, visit unioncountyvotes.com.

See sample ballots from the Union County Clerk’s Office here. Learn more about voting in New Jersey here.