Politics & Government
Election Day In West Deptford: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote
Here's what you need to know with every seat in the State Legislature and a host of local positions at stake.

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — It won't be long until Collingswood residents head to the polls for the 2023 general election.
Election Day is Nov. 7, with every seat in the State Legislature and a host of local positions throughout New Jersey at stake.
Registered voters in New Jersey also have several ways to cast their ballots before Election Day. Voting by mail is already underway, and in-person early voting will run from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5.
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Here's what to know about the upcoming election.
The Rundown
- Election date: Nov. 7
- Check if you are registered to vote.
- Where can I drop off my ballot?
- How do I track my ballot?
- Where is my Election Day polling place?
- Where can I cast my ballot for during in-person early voting?
- See what your ballot looks like.
Who's On The Ballot?
- State Senate: In the 3rd Legislative District, which includes West Deptford, State Sen. Edward Durr, a Republican, will face Democratic challenger John J. Burzichelli.
- General Assembly: Thomas J. Tedesco, Jr. and Assembly Member Bethanne McCarthy Patrick represent the GOP slate. The Democratic challengers are Heather Simmons and Dave Bailey, Jr.
- Gloucester County Board of Commissioners: With three seats available, the Democratic ticket includes Jim Jefferson, Matt Weng and Joann Gattinelli. The Republican slate features James R. Philbin, Jr., Adam Wingate and Heather Flaim.
- Gloucester County surrogate: Democrat Joe Chila faces Republican Sam Maccarone.
- West Deptford Township Committee: Mayor James P. Mehaffey and Deputy Mayor Adam P. Reid are running unopposed as Democrats.
- West Deptford Board of Education: Five candidates are running for three available seats. The "PARENTS NOT POLITICIANS" ticket includes Matthew Dechen, Daniel Grazioli and Lindsey Krautwald. Robert Jones (slogan of "FOR BETTER EDUCATION") and Steven Bagge round out the ballot.
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