Parsippany 2023 Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote

PARSIPPANY, NJ — The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Here is what Parsippany voters need to know before they hit the polls.

Who is on the ballot?

Town Council:

• Matthew McGrath (R)
• Adam Kandil (R)
• Paul Carifi, Jr (R)
• Judy Hernandez (D)
• Bernard Clarkin (D)
• Matt Kavanagh (D)

Schools:

• Matthew DeVitto
• Kendra Von Achen
• Balakrishna "Bala" Samaga
• Nilesh Bagdai
• Falgun Bakhtarwala
• Cassandra Cogan
• Wendy Wright
• Nicole Dellafave
• Lily Benavides
• Deitria Smith-Snead
• Timothy P. Berrios
• Andrew Choffo

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Here's who's on the ballot:

• State Senate:
  • Joseph Pennacchio (R)
  • Joan Waks (D)
• General Assembly:
  • Jay Webber (R)
  • Brian Bergen (R)
  • John Von Achen (D)
  • Walter Mielarczyk (D)
• County Clerk:
  • Ann Grossi (R)
  • Caroline (Carrie) O'Brien (D)
• County Commissioner:
  • Tayfun Selen (R)
  • Jonathan Sackett (D)

When To Vote

Early Voting: Oct. 28 – Nov. 5

In-person voting at six locations throughout Morris County will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday during this period. Votes cast during early voting are considered complete, and there will not be an opportunity to amend them.

Eligible voters who have not requested a mail-in ballot may cast their vote during this period at any of these eight locations.

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

Where Can I Vote?

Those looking for a drop box can use any in Morris County.

Residents can deposit their ballots approximately 45 days prior to each election. All ballot drop boxes will be closed at 8 p.m. on Election Day.

For a full list of ballot drop box locations, click here.

The ballot drop boxes are all located outside and are constantly monitored. They look like USPS Blue Mailboxes, but they're red, white, and blue, and they say "Morris County – Official Ballot Drop Box," officials said.

The Vote-By-Mail ballots (VBMs) will be picked up on a daily basis and brought to the Board of Elections. All security measures will be followed when collecting and transporting the VBMs, officials said.