Politics & Government
Election 2025 In Woodbridge: Who's Running, When And Where To Vote
Nov. 4 will be here soon. Here's who's running in Woodbridge, plus where and how to vote:

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Nov. 4 will be the New Jersey governor's election and also a Woodbridge town council, school board and 19th District Assembly election.
You can vote at your regular polling location, use the secure drop box in town or mail your ballot back.
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Woodbridge school board, vote for three:
- Jonathan Triebwasser: Current BOE member, Inspiring Young Minds slate
- Akshar Sidana: Current BOE member, Inspiring Young Minds slate
- Vincent Coughlin: Current BOE member, Inspiring Young Minds slate. (His father is New Jersey Assembly speaker Craig Coughlin)
Vote for one, for a two-year term:
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- Stephan Lally: Current BOE member, Inspiring Young Minds slate
- Tom Maras, Educate to Empower
Woodbridge town council:
Council at large seat, vote for one:
- Daniel Harris, Democrat, current Councilman
- Kristi Hanson, Republican
Ward 1 seat (Woodbridge proper):
- Sharon McAuliffe Democrat, current Councilwoman, seeks re-election
- Ken Gardner, Republican
Ward 2 seat (Fords/Hopelawn):
- Harold Bauer, Jr. Democrat, current Councilman, seeks re-election
- Paul Lund Republican
Ward 3 seat (Avenel):
- Cory Spillar Democrat, current Councilman, seeks re-election
- Bruce Banko Republican
Ward 4 seat (Iselin):
- Virbhadra Patel Democrat, current Councilman, seeks re-election
- Gnanarani Devaraj Republican
Ward 5 seat (Colonia):
- Debbie Meehan Democrat, current Councilwoman, seeks re-election
- Sam Raval Republican
Woodbridge Republican Candidates Want Less Development And An End To One-Party Rule (Sept. 23)
Statehouse race: Woodbridge is in the 19th state legislative district. Voters will be asked to chose two:
- Craig Coughlin, Democrat: Current NJ Assembly speaker, seeks re-election
- Yvonne Lopez, Democrat: Current Assemblywoman, seeks re-election
- Marilyn Colon, Republican
- Maria Garcia Republican
The rundown
- Election date: Nov. 4
- Check if you are registered to vote.
- Where can I drop off my ballot?
- Track my mail-in ballot.
- Where can I vote in person?
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