Primary Election Primer: Where and When to Vote, and Who's Running

New Jersey’s primary election is today, and while there's no council race, a few other contests could be interesting. Here’s what to look for:

Moorestown Township Council

There is no municipal contest this year.

Burlington County Freeholder

Director Joseph Donnelly, of Cinnaminson, will attempt to hold onto his seat against Republicans 4 Burlco candidate Stephen Silver on the Republican ticket. On the Democratic side, Reva Foster runs unopposed. 

Sheriff

Sheriff Jean Stanfield will attempt to fend off a challenge from Republicans 4 Burlco candidate William E. Moore III. On the Democratic ticket, candidate James Kostoplis is unopposed.

County Clerk

Timothy Tyler is the sole candidate on the Republican ticket, and Nancy Youngkin is similarly unopposed on the Democratic side.

General Assembly

Burlington County Republican candidates Jeff Banasz and Anthony Ogozalek are running against Republicans 4 Burlco candidates Constance Hare Murray and Joseph Siano for two open Assembly seats. Herb Conaway and Troy Singleton are running unopposed on the Democratic ballot.

State Senate

Sen. Diane Allen is unopposed on the Republican ballot, while Democrat Gary Catrambone runs unopposed for his party's nomination. 

Governor

Gov. Chris Christie seeks a second term, with Republicans 4 Burlco candidate Seth Grossman challenging him on the GOP ballot. On the Democratic ticket, Sen. Barbara Buono is competing for her party's nomination against Democrats for Forward Progress candidate Troy Webster.

Other races

Democrats and Republicans will also have a chance to vote for their county party committee representatives across several districts in Moorestown. Those races are detailed on the sample ballot included above. (Scroll through to see Moorestown.)

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Polling locations are below:

• 1st District — Lenola Firehouse, 229 North Lenola Road, 856-866-5571  
• 2nd District — Lenola Firehouse, 229 North Lenola Road, 856-866-5571  
• 3rd District — Lenola Firehouse, 229 North Lenola Road, 856-866-5571
• 4th District — First United Methodist Church(Social Hall), Camden and Pleasant Valley avenues, 856-235-9707
• 5th District — First United Methodist Church (Social Hall), Camden and Pleasant Valley avenues, 856-235-9707
• 6th District — Moorestown Estates Assisted Living, 1205 North Church St., 856-778-0600
• 7th District — Moorestown Hose Company No. 1, 261 West Main Street, 856-234-5191
• 8th District — Mary E. Roberts School, 290 Crescent Ave., 856-778-6635  
• 9th District — The Evergreens, LaMonte Hall, 309 Bridgeboro Road, 856-439-2095  
• 10th District — George C. Baker School, 139 West Maple Ave., 856-778-6630  
• 11th District — Moorestown Library (Meeting Room), 111 West Second St., 856-914-3002
• 12th District — Moorestown Library (Meeting Room), 111 West Second St., 856-914-3002
• 13th District — Moorestown Hose Company No. 1, 261 West Main St., 856-234-5191  
• 14th District — Moorestown High School (MAC/Upper Level), 350 Bridgeboro Road, 856-778-6610  
• 15th District — Lutheran Home (Social Hall), 255 East Main St., 856-235-9561  
• 16th District — Lutheran Home (Social Hall), 255 East Main St., 856-235-9561  
• 17th District — Relief Engine Company, 222 Chester Ave., 856-234-5192
• 18th District — Upper Elementary School (Media Center), 325 Bortons Landing Road, 856-793-0333   
• 19th District — Moorestown High School (MAC/Upper Level), 350 Bridgeboro Road, 856-778-6610
• 20th District — Upper Elementary School (Media Center), 325 Bortons Landing Road, 856-793-0333