Midterm Elections are for the House and Senate to elect new members in each state. New Jersey is currently leaning Democratic going into the vote tomorrow. Major candidates like Thomas Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett are running for New Jersey House of Representatives. There are many people on the ballot this year running for the Senate and different House Districts.
Del Val has its own vote involving a possible grant to put in a new fire alarm system. The referendum polls open Nov. 3 along with the midterm polls. Not only does Del Val have a referendum vote, but there are also three open seats on the DVRHS Board of Education. There is one candidate running for each position and will hold their places for three years. Candidates include Andrew Sliver from Alexandria Township, Thomas G. Loughlin from Frenchtown Borough and Tanya Drake from Kingwood Township.
In the 2024 presidential election, New Jersey’s race was close between the Democrats (51.8%) and Republicans (45.9%). With predictions leading New Jersey to lean Democratic this year, history supports this prediction. Major Republican candidates include Justin Murphy for U.S. Senate and Thomas Kean Jr. for the U.S. House of Representatives, while the major Democrats include Cory Booker for the Senate and Rebecca Bennett for the House.
The polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026. Votes should be calculated by 4:00 a.m. Nov. 4, 2026 as long as there are no complications.
