Primary Election: What Am I Voting For?

The primary elections are slightly different than the November general elections. Long Branch, Eatontown, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch residents on Tuesday will be asked to decide who in their chosen political party should be allowed to run in the November general election.

New Jersey is a closed primary state. That means you have to be affiliated with a political party in order to vote in the Primary Election and you must declare that affiliation before walking into the voting booth.

But, voters can declare a party affiliation at any time running up to and  including the day of the primary election.

Voters in Long Branch, Eatontown, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch will be asked to make a variety of selections, from who their party should pick to run for governor on down the municipal races.

In West Long Branch and Eatontown, there are two uncontested primaries for borough council. Long Branch and Tinton Falls do not have local elections in tomorrow's primary.

To see more about the race for Monmouth County Sheriff, click here.

To see more about the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders race, click here.

Sample ballots for all four towns has been attached to his article for your convenience.