Jefferson Township's 2026 Primary Election: Key Candidates and Voting Information
2026 Primary Election: Full Ballot Guide For Jefferson Township
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The primary election in Jefferson Township, NJ, on June 2, features competitive Republican races for mayor and Township Council. Voters will choose between candidates backed by the Morris County Republican Party and the Save Jefferson slate. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 01Eric F. Wilsusen and Christian E. Barranco are competing for the mayoral position.
- 02The Township Council race includes candidates Melissa Senatore, Thomas G. Galfo, Sheila J. Brown, and Dorothy 'Dottie' Santasieri.
- 03No Democratic candidates are running for municipal positions in this election.
- 04Polling locations in Jefferson are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and mail-in ballots must be mailed or dropped off at designated locations.
- 05Unofficial election results will be available starting at 8 p.m. on Election Night.
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The primary election in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, is scheduled for June 2, where voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for various local positions. The most notable races are for mayor and Township Council, both featuring candidates from the Republican Party. Eric F. Wilsusen, supported by the Morris County Republican Party, is running against Christian E. Barranco of the Save Jefferson, Conservative Republicans slate for mayor. For the Township Council, voters will select two candidates from a pool that includes Melissa Senatore and Thomas G. Galfo from the Morris County Republican Party, as well as Sheila J. Brown and Dorothy 'Dottie' Santasieri from the Save Jefferson slate. Notably, there are no Democratic candidates in these municipal races. Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters can verify their polling locations through the New Jersey Division of Elections website. Mail-in ballots must be returned via mail or at designated drop boxes, and unofficial results will be posted after polls close.
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The election results will determine the local leadership and policies in Jefferson Township.
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