Voters Guide To Parsippany's Mayoral Primary Election, See Who's Running And Where To Vote

PARSIPPANY, NJ — The Primary Election is nearly upon us, and Parsippany voters have quite the choice to make: their new mayoral candidates.

Two candidates are vying to get their name on the republican ticket this year — Parsippany’s Incumbent Mayor James Barberio, and Parsippany Councilman Justin Musella.

Barberio, seeking another four-year term, served as Parsippany’s mayor from 2010 to 2018. After losing his third re-election attempt in 2017 to Democrat Michael Soriano, Barberio returned in 2021 to beat Soriano and has served as the town’s mayor since.

“Known for his pro-active leadership and commitment to revitalizing Parsippany’s economy, Mayor Barberio is dedicated to reaching out to residents and business owners,” his campaign website reads. “He champions shared services and remains steadfast in fighting for the well-being of his constituents.”

Barberio is running alongside two council candidates: Council Vice President Frank Neglia and the township’s Liaison to the Indian Community Jigar Shah.

Musella, seeking his first term as mayor, was elected to be a Parsippany councilman in 2021. Before entering local politics, Musella worked in financial technology services.

“Musella, who is not afraid to take a controversial stance, distinguished himself from his Republican colleagues in Parsippany by fulfilling his campaign promise of voting against every tax increase since being elected,” his campaign website reads.

Joining Musella’s campaign are two newcomer council candidates, John Bielen and Casey Parikh.

Barberio and Musella have clashed over the years regarding a number of different issues, including the annual budget, PILOT projects, and town government transparency.

A third candidate is running uncontested for the mayoral democratic ticket.

Pulkit Desai, a 25-year resident of Lake Parsippany, is an ex-Marine who works in cybersecurity.

Expected to join Desai on the democratic ticket are council candidates Matt Kavanagh and Diya Patel.

HOW TO VOTE

Residents looking to vote early are able to do so until Sunday, June 8.

Polls will be open on June 10 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters have different polling places for the given district they live in. You can find your district on your sample ballot. Consult the list below to find out where to vote, provided by Morris County:

• Districts 1, 4, 11, 13, 39: Brooklawn Middle School, Girls Aux Gym Room, 250 Beachwood Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Districts 15, 16, 19: Board of Education Building, Meeting Room, 292 Parsippany Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Districts 22, 23: Central Middle School, Old Gym, 1620 Route 46 West, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Districts 29, 32: Community Center, Meeting Room B, 1130 Knoll Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
• Districts 14, 17: East Lake School, Gym, 40 Eba Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• District 2: Fire House: Powder Mill, Squad Room, 60 S Powder Mill Rd, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• Districts 3, 8, 18: Intervale School, Gym, 60 Pitt Rd, Boonton, NJ 07005
• Districts 33, 34: Lake Hiawatha Library, Lower Level Meeting Room, 68 Nokomis Ave, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
• Districts 30, 31, 38: Lake Hiawatha School, Gym, 1 Lincoln Ave, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
• Districts 10, 12: Lake Parsippany Fire House, Meeting Room - Rear Entrance, 255 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Districts 6, 7, 9, 37: Littleton School, Gym, 51 Brooklawn Dr, Morris Plains, NJ 07050
• District 5: Mt. Tabor Firehouse - Simpson, Engine Room, 0 Simpson Ave, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878
• Districts 21, 28: Northvail School, Gym, 10 Eileen Ct, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Districts 25, 26, 35, 36: Rockaway Meadow School Gym, 160 Edwards Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
• Districts 20, 24, 27: Troy Hills School, Gym, 509 S Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054