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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 is Election Day in the United States.
This year’s general election is headlined by the U.S. Presidential race, with down-ballot contests in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Voters will also elect members of the Camden County government, municipal governments, and local school boards.
They already have had opportunities to cast ballots by mail or at any of seven early voting polling places throughout Camden County.
On Tuesday, others will visit the polls (click here for a complete list of polling places by town) from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote in person.
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What’s at Stake
In addition to the national offices on the ballot, Camden County voters will also choose three County Commissioners, a Sheriff, and County Clerk.
Locally, there are municipal government races in six communities in our coverage area, school board elections in all nine, plus a non-binding resolution vote on alcohol sales in traditionally dry Haddon Heights.
U.S. Presidential Race
It’s a crowded field at the top of the ticket, with incumbent U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris (Democrat), former U.S. President Donald Trump (Republican), seven independent candidates — Joseph Kishore (Socialist Equality), Rachele Fruit (Socialist Workers), Randall A. Terry (U.S. Constitution), Chase Oliver (Libertarian), Jill Stein (Green), Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Independent), and Claudia De La Cruz (Socialism and Liberation) all seeking to become the next President of the United States of America.
U.S. Senate Race
Six balloted candidates are vying for one of two U.S. Senate seats from New Jersey. They include U.S. Representative Andy Kim (Democrat, NJ-03), hotelier Curtis Bashaw (Republican), social worker Christina Khalil (Green), union organizer Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers), realtor Kenneth R. Kaplan (Libertarian), and Patricia G. Mooneyham (Vote Better).
U.S. Representative Race
New Jersey’s First Congressional District is up for grabs in a race among incumbent Donald Norcross (Democrat), attorney Theodore “Teddy” Liddell (Republican), Austin Johnson, and Robin Brownfield (Green).
Camden County Sheriff Race
Former Camden County Sheriff Chuck Billingham (Democrat) faces Sean Williams (Republican) in the race for county sheriff.
Camden County Clerk Race
New Jersey Sixth District Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt of Cherry Hill (Democrat) faces compliance auditor Jennifer Exler of Audubon (Republican).
Camden County Commissioners Race
Three seats are up for grabs on the Camden County Board of Commissioners.
Incumbent Democrats Jeff Nash of Winslow, Melinda Kane of Cherry Hill, and Al Dyer of Pennsauken face challenges from Republicans Danielle Barry, a social worker from Haddonfield, Norman C. Rebel, Jr., and IT consultant Donald J. Smith of Lindenwold.
Municipal Government Races
In Audubon Park, Democrats Cathleen Lowe and Amy Paratore face no balloted opposition for two seats on the local government council.
No other party has filed a petition seeking office.
In Cherry Hill, Democratic Councilwoman Jill Hulnick defends her unexpired term against Countrywide Home Care CEO Anna R. Adler (Republican), minister from Gatekeepers Kingdom Impact Ministries Nicole Nance (Ebony Ivory 1124), and pediatrician Mohammed Jawaad Hussain (Advocate for Children).
Incumbent Cherry Hill Councilman Daniel V. DiRenzo, Jr. (Democrat) squares off against Blackwood Animal Hospital manager Judi L. Giacoboni-Russo (Republican) and Stephen Heath, Jr. (Ebony Ivory 1124).
In Haddon Heights, incumbent Council President Christopher Morgan (Democrat), an attorney, and Democratic challenger Chad Demore, a senior manager of engineering production at Amtrak, vie for two seats on the governing body against Republicans Kevin Ehret and Denise Bolognese.
In Merchantville, incumbent Democratic council members Daniel Sperrazza and Eric P. Benjamin face no balloted opposition. No other party has filed a petition seeking office.
In Oaklyn, incumbent Democratic council members Nancy MacGregor and David T. Wright are seeking re-election, while Democratic challenger Sarah McCleery-Cairns is running unopposed to fill an unexpired term on the borough council.
No other party has filed a petition seeking any local office.
In Pennsauken, incumbent Democratic Committee members Marco DiBattista and Jessica Rafeh are seeking re-election against independent candidate Nhuan Van (The People’s Rule).
Board of Education (BOE) Races
Audubon
Four Audubon residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Audubon Public School District Board of Education: Brian Burns, Alison Cox, Danielle Mitchell, and Andrea Robinson.
Sara Joy Kuhlen is running to fulfill the unexpired term on the governing body to which she was appointed previously.
Read our Audubon BOE candidate profiles here.
Cherry Hill
Ten Cherry Hill residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Cherry Hill Township Public School District Board of Education: Omar Alkahily, David Bercovitch, Quadsia Birat Niaz, Kurt Braddock, Nouruz Chowdhury, Dean Drizin, Samia Mian, Bridget Palmer, and Harvey Vazquez.
Read our Cherry Hill BOE candidate profiles here.
Collingswood
Seven Collingswood residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Collingswood Public School District Board of Education: Danielle Brown, Jim DeSimone, Zakiya Devine, Lia Forman, Paul Groch, Rebecca Sieg, and Maggie Zmijewski.
Read our Collingswood BOE candidate profiles here.
Haddonfield
Three Haddonfield residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddonfield Public School District Board of Education: Stephanie Benecchi, Meg Hollingworth, and Matt Ritter.
Read our Haddonfield BOE candidate profiles here.
Haddon Heights
Four Haddon Heights residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddon Heights Public School District Board of Education: Thomas Hambrose, Andrea Pagan, Bryan Schroeder, and Trish Sheilds.
Read our Haddon Heights BOE candidate profiles here.
Haddon Township
Six Haddon Township residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddon Township Public School District Board of Education: Christopher Cook, Mark Henley, Joshua Kennedy, John Lavell, James Lex, and David Ricci.
Read our Haddon Township BOE candidate profiles here.
Merchantville
Two Merchantville residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Merchantville School District Board of Education: incumbents Marc Carcanague and Eliot Honigfeld. They face no balloted opposition.
Oaklyn
Four Oaklyn residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Oaklyn Public School District Board of Education: Aidan DiMarco, Kimberly Love, Pete Mohan, and Therese Marmion.
Read our Oaklyn BOE candidate profiles here.
Pennsauken
Six Pennsauken residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Pennsauken Public School District Board of Education: Jerry Bennett, Lisa Eckel, Diane E. Johnson, Yudelka Morillo-Sandoval, Michael Porch, and Dana Surgner. Additionally, Jeffrey C. Carey and John Figueroa, Jr. are running to fulfill an unexpired term on the governing body.
Read our Pennsauken BOE candidate profiles here.
Voter Information
Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. statewide on Tuesday, November 5.
After you vote, come back and check with NJ Pen for the results as they come in.
Scroll down for links to your local sample ballot.
- Not sure which is your polling place? Here’s how to find your polling place by address.
- Not sure if you’re registered to vote? This tool can help you determine if you’re ready to head to the booth.
- Polling place problem? Questions? Call the Board of Elections at 856-401-8683.
