Long Valley 2022 Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Election Day is coming up on November 8, and Long Valley residents will be going to the polls to vote in a variety of races. Here’s what you need to know about voting in Long Valley.

Here is where to find your polling place.

Washington Township is not having any contested municipal races this year. Michael A. Marino and Richard Wall are running for the two open seats, with terms lasting three years, on the township council.

The Washington Township Schools Board of Education will not hold a contested election this fall as there are three open seats on the board for three-year terms. Jessica DeCicco, the current board president, is running for re-election to keep her seat on the board. Running alongside DeCicco this year is Lyndsay Suchy and John Holly.

• Read related: Long Valley Board Of Education Candidate Profile: Jessica DeCicco
• Read related: West Morris Board Of Education Candidate Profile: Lisa Woodring

Three town-specific seats on the West Morris Regional High School District Board of Education are also up for election in November, representing three of the regional district's towns.

In Long Valley, incumbent Lisa D. Woodring is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Dominic D. Esposito, who is running under the "Empowering Our Families" slogan.

On the county level, Long Valley voters will choose candidates for the Morris County Board of County Commissioners. There are six candidates running for three seats, each for a three-year term: Doug Cabana, Judith Hernandez, Tom Mastrangelo, Thomas "TC" McCourt, Christine Myers and Baramdai "Alicia" Sharma.

Long Valley voters will also get to cast a ballot for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The county is split between the 11th district and the 7th district. In the 11th district, incumbent Mikie Sherrill (Democratic Party) faces a challenge from Paul DeGroot (Republican Party) and Joseph Biasco (Independent).

HOW TO VOTE

Election Day takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. There are three ways to turn in your ballot for the 2022 general election in New Jersey.

Vote By Mail – Every active registered voter is eligible to request a vote-by-mail ballot. If you would like to receive your ballot by mail, you must request your ballot not less than seven days before an election. Otherwise, you must get your vote-by-mail ballot in-person from your county clerk by 3 p.m. the day before Election Day. Voters have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to return their ballot to the Board of Elections in person, or deposit it in one of their county’s authorized ballot drop boxes. You can also mail your ballot; it must be postmarked on or before 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Vote In-Person (Early) – New Jersey passed a law in 2021 that allows residents to vote early during a nine-day period before Election Day. For the 2022 general election, the early voting period takes place from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday). In Morris County, early voting locations are in the following municipalities: Boonton Township, Morris Plains, Denville, Whippany, Madison, Morristown, Mount Olive and Mount Arlington (see a full list and addresses here).

Vote In-Person (on Election Day) – The 2022 general election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your location polling place here.