What Jefferson Needs to Know About the Election
There are no local races in Jefferson, but still plenty of reasons to get to the polls.
Election Day's coming up fast. Are you prepared? Do you know who you'll vote for?
We've assembled (just about) everything you need to know if you're a Jefferson resident heading to the polls. Read on:
You Need to Know Who the Legislative Candidates Are: Jefferson has no municipal candidates up for election this year, but for the first time, its residents will be voting for representatives in the 26th Legislative District.
Up for the state Assembly are incumbent Republicans Alex DeCroce (Parsippany) and Jay Webber (Morris Plains), Democratic challengers Elliot Isibor (Rockaway) and Joseph Raich (Parsippany), and Independent challenger Michael Spector (Mount Tabor). Recently, Patch asked the candidates to share a little about themselves and their plans.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Joe Pennacchio (Montville) will face Democrat Wasim Khan (Parsippany) in the state Senate race. We're still working on getting you questionaire responses there, but in the meantime, check out our previous coverage of the candidates.
You Need to Know Who the Freeholder Candidates Are: After a lengthy dispute over the Republican primary left the incumbent as the GOP's candidate, the race for a Morris County Freeholder seat pits Republican Margaret Nordstrom (Long Valley) against Truscha Quatrone (Montville). Learn more about those candidates here.
You Need to Know What Else is on the Ballot: All New Jersey residents will be asked in a nonbinding referendum if the state should allow betting on professional sports at Atlantic City casinos, and at the state's racetracks. "Non-binding" means voters are just giving their two cents—the measure doesn't have the force of law, though it could spur legislators to act. A change to a federal law would have to take place before such betting would be legal, too.
You Need to Know What's Up With Local Political Organizations: Patch recently took in-depth looks at the changing faces of the Morris County Republican and Democratic parties. Both see independents as a force. Both see impacts from larger-than-local-politics leaders like President Obama and Gov. Christie.
You Need to Know You Don't Have to Wait: Can't make it to the polls Tuesday? In-person voting is underway in the Morris County Clerk's Office. In-person voting is available from 9 a.m. until 1 PM on Saturday, Nov. 5, and from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7. A registered voter does not have to give a reason for his or her in-person vote. The Morris County Clerk's Office is on the first floor of the Administration and Records Building on Court Street in Morristown.
You Need to Know Where to Vote: It depends on your voting district. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. See the chart below:
| District | Where to Vote |
| 01 | Jefferson Twp Health Center 57 Minnisink Road, Lake Hopatcong All Purpose Room |
| 02 | Jefferson Twp Health Center 57 Minnisink Road, Lake Hopatcong All Purpose Room |
| 03 | Jefferson Twp Health Center 57 Minnisink Road, Lake Hopatcong All Purpose Room |
| 04 | Jefferson Twp. Camp Jefferson 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong Community Lodge |
| 05 | Jefferson Twp. Camp Jefferson 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong Community Lodge |
| 06 | Jefferson Twp. Camp Jefferson 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong Community Lodge |
| 07 | Municipal Building 1033 Weldon Road Council Chambers |
| 08 | Municipal Building 1033 Weldon Road Council Chambers |
| 09 | Municipal Building 1033 Weldon Road Council Chambers |
| 10 | Milton First Aid Squad 45 Milton Road Meeting Room |
| 11 | Milton First Aid Squad 45 Milton Road Meeting Room |
| 12 | Jefferson Twp. Senior Center 54 Schoolhouse Road, Oak Ridge All Purpose Room |
| 13 | Jefferson Twp. Senior Center 54 Schoolhouse Road, Oak Ridge All Purpose Room |
| 14 | Milton First Aid Squad 45 Milton Road Meeting Room |
You Need to Know How You Can Really Sink Your Teeth into Local Election Coverage: Check out our full voter guide, with all our election-themed coverage from this past year, here.