General Election – Tuesday, November 4th
Governor
Mikie Sherrill
U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, wife, and mother of four kids – Mikie Sherrill proudly serves New Jersey in Congress and is running for governor to make life easier and more affordable for Garden State families. Her career has been defined by service to her country and New Jersey.
Lt. Governor
Dr. Dale Caldwell
Dale has spent his life serving New Jersey, including leadership roles in the public sector, private sector, and higher education. He currently serves as the President of Centenary University. He formerly served as the executive director of the Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Fairleigh Dickinson University, President of the Educational Services Commission (ESCNJ), Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), founding executive director of the Newark Alliance and senior manager at Deloitte Consulting. He volunteered on the New Brunswick school board for 26 years, serving as president for six.
Legislative District 26 Candidates
Walter Mielarczyk
Walter Mielarczyk is a candidate for the New Jersey General Assembly representing LD-26. He grew up and continues to live in Pequannock, where he also earned the rank of Eagle Scout by serving his local community. Walter graduated Cum Laude in Mechanical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently he works as a R&D Engineering Manager for a NJ based vertical farming company, specializing in growing strawberries indoors. Walter is running for General Assembly because he is concerned about the direction our county has been going. In Trenton, Walter will defend women’s rights and reach across the aisle to protect children from gun violence. He will work to build a better future for New Jersey’s children by supporting Governor Phil Murphy’s Universal Pre-K plan and establishing a statewide free school lunch program to make sure no child goes hungry.
Michael P. Mancuso
Michael Mancuso is a lifelong resident of New Jersey, and a passionate advocate for the Morris County community. Graduating from Montclair State University with a Bachelors degree in Justice Studies, Michael has built a career as a service technician, where he helps people every day. His commitment to public service lead him to run for the NJ LD-26 Assembly. Michael is fueled by the shifting political climate and the belief that government should prioritize the welfare of its citizens over corporations. A proud homeowner in Pequannock, Michael actively serves on the town’s Environmental Committee, working to ensure that residents have access to a safe and clean environment. Additionally, he contributes his time to a local nonprofit that supports the town’s animal shelter, helping provide food for the animals and raising funds.
Morris County Commissioner Candidates
Max Blum
Public Service Professional, Lifelong New Jersey Resident
Marie DeVenezia
Four-term Boonton Council Member, Lifelong Morris County Resident
Jocelyn Mathiasen
Three-term Chatham Borough Council Member, Expert in Local Government Operations
Information on Early Voting
Early in-person voting is available from October 25 – November 2 in select locations including Boonton, Morris Plains, Denville, and Hanover. See all voting locations on the Morris County Board of Elections website. You may early vote at any location in the county in which you are registered to vote.