Edison, Metuchen 2023 Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote

EDISON, NJ — The general election in New Jersey is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Here is what Edison-Metuchen voters need to know before they hit the polls.

This general election, school board seats will be on the ballot. Early in-person voting began Oct. 28.

Who is on the ballot?

Edison Council

Nine candidates are seeking four seats on the Edison Council this year. They are:

• Joseph A. Coyle (D
• Richard Brescher (D)
• Ajay V. Patil (D)
• Asaf Shmuel (D)
• Paul Bravo (R)
• Russell J. Azzarello (R)
• Thomas W. Comollo (R)
• Gerald Shine (R)
• Joyce Ship-Freeman (I)

Metuchen Council

Mayor Jonathan M. Busch and two Democratic Councilmembers - Tyler J. Kandel and Vinita Jethwani — are running unopposed in the borough this year.

Edison Board Of Education

Edison voters will choose from a list of six candidates when they cast their ballots for the Board of Education this November.

The candidates are:

• Virginia R. White
• Christopher Lugo
• Bijal Parikh
• Jerry Shi
• Anthony Dina
• Anjana R Patel

Metuchen Board Of Education

Three candidates are running for three open seats on the Metuchen Board of Education. They are:

• Brian D. Glassberg
• Hazel-Anne Johnson-Marcus
• Suneet Kiran Bhatt

District 18 Senator
Two candidates are running for Senator in District 18, for a four-year term. They are:

• Patrick J. Diegnan (D)
• Neal Shah (R)

District 18 Assembly
Four candidates are seeking a two-year term for two assembly seats. They are

• Robert Karabinchak (D)
• Sterley S. Stanley (D)
• Teresa A. Hutchison (R)
• Joseph C. Wolak (R)

For Metuchen's sample ballot, click here
Click here for Edison's sample ballot.

When And How To Vote

There are three ways to vote this election - early voting, vote by mail and at the polling location. Early Voting: Oct. 28 – Nov. 5.

“As Americans, voting is not only our right, but our responsibility to shape the society we want to live in and to preserve our democracy,” said Middlesex County Clerk Nancy J. Pinkin. “With multiple accessible options, Middlesex County wants every resident to be educated and take advantage of the voting method that suits their needs, as every vote counts.”

Mail-In Ballot: Voters can choose one of the following options to return their Mail-In Ballot:

• Mail the ballot through the United States Postal Service. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before 8 pm on General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
• Properly postmarked Mail-In Ballots must be received by the County Board of Elections by 8 pm on Nov. 13.
• Take it directly to the Board of Elections’ Office, 26 Kennedy Boulevard, Suite B, East Brunswick before 8 pm on General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
• Drop the ballot in a designated Middlesex County Board of Elections drop box by 8 pm on Nov. 7.

Eligible voters can also drop off their mail-in ballot at these locations:

• Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Boulevard. Drop box is located outside Municipal Complex entrance under the awning.
• North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave. Drop box is located in front of the library.
• Middlesex County College – College Center 2600 Woodbridge Avenue. Drop box is located by the flagpole.
• Metuchen Municipal Complex, 500 Main Street. Drop box is located in the back of the parking lot.

Election Day: The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In-person voting is available to all registered voters in Middlesex County. Voters may vote in person at their assigned polling place on General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. All polling locations can be found on the County website or on the top left corner of the sample ballot, which will be mailed two weeks prior to the General Election.

Polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on General Election Day.

• To find your polling location, click here.