New Jersey voters will head to the polls Tuesday to select the candidates who will represent them at all levels of government, from local school boards all the way up to the governor of the state.

Before you cast your ballot, have a look at our breakdown of the races, polling places, and candidates.

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What’s at Stake

In this election, New Jersey voters will select the candidates who will represent them in state races this fall, including the New Jersey gubernatorial and state assembly races.

Camden County voters will also select candidates for three seats on the Board of County Commissioners, plus the County Surrogate.

Only two communities in our coverage area — Audubon Park and Haddon Heights — feature a local government contest among balloted opponents, and only three communities — Audubon, Collingswood, and Cherry Hill — feature ballots with contested school board races.

New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

At the top of the ticket in the 2025 elections is the New Jersey gubernatorial race.

Outgoing Governor Phil Murphy has held office since 2017. Tuesday’s election will determine who next holds that seat atop the state government. Nation-wide, only New Jersey and Virginia are electing new governors this year.

The Democratic nominee is U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (D, NJ-11), who emerged from a packed field of hopefuls with 34 percent of the primary vote, a 14-point margin over Ras Baraka, the next-closest candidate.

Republicans returned former New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli to the ticket with nearly 68 percent of the primary votes, according to the Associated Press. Cittarelli most recently lost to Murphy in a close 2021 gubernatorial race.

Socialist Workers Party candidate Joanne Kuniansky of Union City (profiled here in The Militant) and Libertarian Vic Kaplan of Stanhope.

New Jersey State Assembly Race

In New Jersey’s Fifth Legislative District, incumbent Democratic Assemblymen Bill Moen and Bill Spearman will square off against Republican challengers Constance Lee Ditzel of Collingswood and Nilsa Gonzalez of Mt. Ephraim, and Green Party candidate Robin Brownfield of Collingswood.

In New Jersey’s Sixth Legislative District, incumbent Democratic Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald and Democratic Assemblywoman Melinda Kane face Republicans Jack Brangan of Cherry Hill and Peter Sykes of Pine Hill.

Camden County Surrogate Race

Incumbent Democrat Michelle Gentek-Mayer faces Republican challenger Adam Nieves of Camden City for the role of Camden County Surrogate.

Camden County Commissioners Race

Three seats are up for grabs on the Camden County Board of Commissioners.

Democrat Jennifer Fleisher of Cherry Hill, who in April was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Assemblywoman Melinda Kane, is defending her seat against Republican Shane Bernat of Winslow. 

Democratic incumbent Deputy County Commissioner-Director Ed McDonnell and former Haddonfield Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich, who is running her first race for county commission, face Republican challengers Christian Navarro of Camden City and Robert Stone of Stratford.

Local Government Races

Only a handful of the local government races in our coverage area are contested on the ballot this season.

Audubon Park
Democrat Brian Burns is running against Independent Colleen F. Pennock to fill the unexpired mayoral term in the borough, while Democrat Thomas Goebel, Republican James M. Hassett, and Independents Patricia L. Farley and Robert D. Fisher contend for two seats on the borough council.

Cherry Hill
Incumbent Democrats William A. Carter, III, Sangeeta Doshi, and Jill Hulnick face no balloted opposition for their seats on township council; neither does Democratic challenger Rob Connor in his race for the fourth open seat.

Haddon Heights
Incumbent Democratic Councilman Matthew Pagan and challenger Tom Whittle will square off against Republicans Kimberly Stuart and Roni Olizi for two seats on the local governing body.

Merchantville
Incumbent Democrats Anthony Perno and Raymond Woods face no balloted opposition in their campaign for two seats on the borough council.

Oaklyn
Incumbent Democratic Council members Vince Angelucci and Chad Jordan are seeking a return to office. They face no balloted opposition for two seats on the borough governing body.

In Pennsauken, incumbent Democratic Mayor Nicole Roberts faces no opposition in her pursuit of a return to office for one available seat on township committee.

Boards of Education

In Audubon, five residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Audubon Public School District Board of Education: Ammie L. Davis, Garrett M. Gouveia, Sara Joy Kuhlen, Joe Miller, and Stephen Wilson. Read our candidate profiles here.

In Cherry Hill, five residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Cherry Hill Public Schools Board of Education: Candi Cummings, Brandi DeVeaux, Collin Duckett, Adam Greenbaum, and Gina Winters. Read our candidate profiles here.

In Collingswood, five residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Collingswood Public School District Board of Education: Stacey DeMarco, Kelly Maia, Meghan Mikulski, Erica Schmid, and Kate Seltzer. Read our candidate profiles here.

In Haddon Heights, two residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddon Heights School District Board of Education: Lisa Long and Monica Schrank.

In Haddonfield, three residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddonfield School District Board of Education: Gregory Esemplare, Jaime Grookett, and Linda Hochgertel. Read our candidate profiles here.

In Haddon Township, three residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddon Township School District Board of Education: Jose’ Calves, Marie E. Dezii, and Kristyn Souder.

In Merchantville, three residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Merchantville Public School Board of Education: Amanda Aaron, Anne Marchessault Hassis, and Ruby Delarosa.

In Oaklyn, one resident is running for three available three-year terms on the Oaklyn Public School Board of Education: Ryan Deasy.

In Pennsauken, three residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Pennsauken Public Schools Board of Education: Osvaldo Alves, Jeffrey C. Carey, and Jibril Smitherman.

Voter Information

Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. statewide on Tuesday, November 4. Scroll down for links to your local sample ballot. 

After you vote, come back and check with NJ Pen for the results as they come in.

For any questions about voting eligibility or voter access in Camden County, call the Board of Elections at 654-401-8683.

Sample Ballots

Audubon
Audubon Sample Ballot

Audubon Park
Audubon Park Sample Ballot

Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill Sample Ballot

Collingswood
Collingswood Sample Ballot

Haddon Heights
Haddon Heights Sample Ballot

Haddonfield
Haddonfield Sample Ballot

Haddon Township
Haddon Township Sample Ballot

Merchantville
Merchantville Sample Ballot

Oaklyn
Oaklyn Sample Ballot

Pennsauken
Pennsauken Sample Ballot