Where & How To Vote Harrison Primary Election Day Tues. June 10, 2025

New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and polling locations across the state — including Harrison — will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are inside the voting location by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballots, no matter how long the line is.

On Tuesday, June 10, Harrison residents will vote at polling locations based on their Ward and District, which are listed on the sample ballot mailed to each registered voter. You can also visit LocatePoll.com to find your voting site by entering your address.

If you are turned away from voting in a Voting Machine, you can still vote if you request a paper Provisional Ballot. If the Poll Worker is not familiar with Provisional Ballots, ask for the Judge of the Polling Location and request a Provisional Ballot, which will be counted once the Hudson County Clerk and Superintendent of Elections confirm your eligibility. The latter can also be used to vote if you did not receive your Mail-in Ballot.  The Provisional Ballot will only be counted if your Mail-in Ballot has not been cast after a waiting period.

Harrison Polling Sites by Ward:

• 1st Ward (Districts 1, 2, & 3): Harrison Senior Center, 221 Harrison Avenue

• 2nd Ward (Districts 1, 2, & 3): Community Center, 401 Warren Street
  (Note: Firehouse is no longer a polling location)

3rd Ward:

• Districts 1 & 2: Washington Middle School, 516 Harrison Avenue (North 5th St. entrance)
• District 3: Harrison Gardens Building #3, 788 Harrison Avenue (side entrance)

4^th Ward (Districts 1, 2 & 3):

• Washington Middle School, 516 Harrison Avenue & North 5^th St. Side Entrance

How to Use the Voting Machine

When you check in with poll workers, you’ll be handed a long paper ballot to insert into the ExpressVote XL touchscreen machine. After making your selections on the screen:

1. Tap “Print” to generate a paper summary of your choices.
2. Verify the printout is correct.
3. Cast your final vote on the touchscreen.
   Your vote is not cast until you complete this final step.

The machine keeps the printout for auditing and to verify any contested election results.

Know Your Rights

• ID is not required to vote unless you’re flagged by the Board of Elections or challenged at the polls. Checking in and providing a Signature is required.
• Your vote is private — no one should enter the booth with you unless you require assistance. Do not allow a Poll worker to vote for you while explaining how the Voting Machine works.
• If you need help, poll workers are there to assist, but if you run into a dispute on your right to vote, request to speak with a supervisor or an election Judge. Worst-case scenario you can seek assistance from a Judge in Hudson County.

Local Political Spotlight

This year’s primary ballot includes races for:

• Governor of New Jersey
• General Assembly
• Hudson County Sheriff
• 1 Local Council Seat (4th Ward only)

Local Twist: Former Councilman Michael Dolaghan’s Comeback

In a surprising turn, former 4th Ward Councilman Michael T. Dolaghan, who resigned in November 2024, is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary to reclaim his own unexpired seat. While the Harrison Democratic County Committee never selected a successor for the vacancy, party insiders now say that Dolaghan's return may have always been in the works.

Party Chairman James Doran, when questioned at a recent Mayor & Council meeting, claimed the committee "hadn’t had time" to meet — a statement that now appears more evasive than forthright. Critics argue this lack of transparency raises concerns, but others express hope that Dolaghan’s return signals renewed energy and commitment by Dolaghan to public service.

Primary Ballot Breakdown

Democratic Ballot – Governor (Column A)

1A – Josh Gottheimer – Democrats of Hudson County
2A – Ras J. Baraka – Reimagine NJ
3A – Steve Fulop – Democrats For Change
4A – Steve Sweeney – Regular Democratic Organization
5A – Mikie Sherrill – Hudson County Democratic Organization
6A – Sean Spiller – Hudson County Democrats Protecting Our Society

Democratic Ballot – General Assembly (Column B)

1B – Eliana Pintor Marin, Hudson County Democratic Organization
2B – Shanique Speight, Hudson County Democratic Organization
(Both are running unopposed)

Democratic Ballot – Hudson County Sheriff (Column C)

1C – James M. Davis, Hudson County Democratic Organization
2C – Frank X. Schillari, Democrats For Change

Democratic Ballot – Councilman (Unexpired Term) 4th Ward (Column D

Michael T. Dolaghan, Democrats for Change

Note: No Other Councilmembers are Running This Year. This choice will only appear in the 4th Ward in Harrison. There is a Council race next year (2026)

Republican Ballot – Governor (Column A)

1A – Jack Ciattarelli – Hudson County Republican Committee
2A – Justin Barbera – Enough is Enough Uncompromised
3A – Bill Spadea – Common Sense Republican
4A – Jon Bramnick – Hudson County First Republican
5A – Mario M. Kanjac – Make New Jersey Great Again

Republican Ballot – General Assembly (Column B)

1B – Noble D. Milton, Hudson County Republican Committee
2B – Daniela Ferreira Almeida, Hudson County Republican Committee
(Both are unopposed)

Republican Ballot – Hudson County Sheriff (Column C)

1C – Elvis Alvarez, Hudson County Republican Committee (Running unopposed)

Running for Office? June 10 Deadline to File Petitions

June 10 is also the final day for independent candidates to submit petitions to run in the November 2025 General Election. Petitions must be delivered to the Hudson County Clerk’s Office, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 4th Floor, Jersey City, by 4 p.m. on Election Day. You don’t have to be an Independent to run in the General Election.  You can be a Democrat or a Republican to run. You can’t run in a Primary Election and then run in the general election within the same election cycle.  The number of signatures required on a Petition has changed so you will need to ask how many signatures you need from the Election Officials.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Next year’s 2026 local election will be a major one for Harrison:

• Mayor James Fife has already declared he will run for re-election.
• Four Council seats will also be on the ballot.
  Expect a competitive race, especially in Harrison’s politically dynamic 4th Ward, where former President Donald Trump won in 2024, despite Republican voters being vastly outnumbered.

Make Your Voice Heard

Whether you vote early, by mail, or in person on June 10, your vote matters. Participate in shaping New Jersey’s future and local leadership. Democracy only works when you show up.

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