Lawrenceville Special Election Guide for Senate Primary

An ongoing battle between four Democrats and two Republicans will come to an end today as voters cast their ballots to choose two candidates seeking to fill the seat of the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ).

Today's primary will determine which Democrat and Republican will advance to a special Oct. 16 election to replace Sen. Lautenberg, who represented New Jersey in the U.S. Senate for 29 years before his death at the age of 89-years-old two months ago. Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa was appointed by Gov. Chris Christie to fill the seat vacated by Lautenberg's death.

New Jersey has not elected a Republican senator since 1972.

Don't expect to see long lines outside the polling locations. Primaries normally only draw the most politically active voters and Tuesday's voting isn't likely to change that trend. On the bright side, don't expect to wait in long lines if you're voting.

Many believe only voters who have declared a party affiliation can participate in the primary voting, but registered, independent voters can declare for a party and vote in that party's primary. 

Voters registered with a party can also switch their party registration to vote in the primary, but needed to have completed the New Jersey Political Party Affiliation Declaration Form and filed it 55 days ago.

Gov. Christie set the special election to be held Oct. 16, a few weeks ahead of the regular general election. The candidates for the seat will have two months to campaign before the election, with the winner taking the oath of office shortly after the election.

The Candidates

Four Democrats are vying to move on to October's special general election:

Newark Mayor Cory Booker - Click here for the Booker campaign web site.

U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) - Click here for the Holt campaign web site.

State Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver - Click here for the Oliver campaign web site.

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6) Click here for the Pallone campaign web site.

Two Republicans are vying to move on to October's special general election:

President of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Alieta Eck - Click here for the Eck campaign web site.

Former Bogata Mayor Steve Lonegan - Click here for the Lonegan campaign web site.

Polls will be open in Lawrence Township on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Listed below are the various polling locations in the township. If you are unsure to which polling district you belong, consult the State of New Jersey's online "Polling Place Search" feature.

Where to Vote

Voting for Lawrence Township Districts 1, 4, 7, 15 and 20 is taking place at the Lawrenceville Fire Co. firehouse at 64 Phillips Ave.

Voting for Lawrence Township Districts 2, 9 and 10 is taking place at the Slackwood Fire Co. firehouse at 21 Slack Ave.

Voting for Lawrence Township Districts 3, 6, 8 and 11 is taking place at the Lawrence Road Fire Co. firehouse at 1252 Lawrence Rd.

Voting for Lawrence Township District 5 is taking place at Project Freedom clubhouse on Freedom Blvd.

Voting for Lawrence Township Districts 12, 13, 14 and 19 is taking place at the Lawrence Senior Center at 30 Darrah Lane East.

Voting for Lawrence Township District 16 is taking place at the Lawrence Square Village clubhouse on Reed Court.

Voting for Lawrence Township Districts 17, 18 and 21 is taking place at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building at 2207 Lawrence Rd.