Howell Primary Election 2024: What To Know, Where To Vote

HOWELL, NJ — It's Primary Election Day across New Jersey Tuesday, and in Howell voters are headed to the polls to choose candidates for the November general election.

That includes candidates for the next mayor of Howell Township, as Mayor Theresa Berger is not seeking re-election.

Here's what you need to know before you cast your vote Tuesday:

The basics:

• Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Check your voter registration
• Drop off your mail-in ballot at a dropbox in Monmouth County
• Track your mail-in ballot
• Find your polling location for Election Day

Tuesday’s Democratic and Republican winners will be able to run in the general election on Nov. 5. June 4 also is the deadline for independent candidates to file petitions to run for office. New Jersey's open primaries allow unaffiliated voters to cast ballots as long as they are registered to vote.

Who's On The Ballot

Howell Township Mayor

The Republican primary has three candidates seeking election: Ian Nadel, Fred Gasior and John Leggio.

Nadel, the current deputy mayor, has promised to work to update Howell's zoning laws to prevent overdevelopment and to curtail warehouse construction. He also has said he wants to update zoning ordinances to target quality-of-life issues and improve the business environment. Hear from Ian Nadel on his campaign's Facebook page.

Gasior, a current councilman, has campaigned as running for the people and not being beholden to political leaders in the Monmouth County Republican Club, after he was knocked off the party line in favor of Nadel. Gasior says his experience on the council gives him an edge. Hear from Fred Gasior on his campaign's Facebook page.

Leggio is campaigning on making changes and bringing new leadership after what he cites as too much infighting on the Township Council. He is running as the "No Strings Attached" candidate. Hear from John Leggio on his campaign's Facebook page.

A candidates' forum for the three Republicans was held May 14. Listen to it here on YouTube.

Matthew Filosa is unchallenged in the Democratic primary.

Howell Township Council

Evelyn O'Donnell, a current councilwoman, is seeking the Republican nod. Rebecca Scott is running to be the Democratic candidate.

Monmouth County Commissioner

Susan Kiley, the incumbent, is running for the Republican nomination. Danielle Mastropiero is the sole candidate in the Democratic primary.

Presidential Election

While Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the presumptive Republican and Democratic nominees, respectively, Democrat voters have other options on the ballot. These include anti-abortion activist Terrisa Bukovinac and "Uncommitted," a pro-Palestine protest vote.

U.S. Senate

Justin Murphy, Curtis Bashaw, Albert Harshaw and Christine Serrano Glassner are seeking the Republican nomination to fill Sen. Bob Menendez’s current seat. Running as Democrats are Andy Kim, Patricia Campos-Medina and Lawrence Hamm.

House of Representatives

In the 4th Congressional District, incumbent Chris Smith is being challenged for the Republican nomination by David Schmidt. Matthew Jenkins seeks the Democratic nomination.