Clark, Garwood 2013 Election Guide: What You Need to Know

Ready for Tuesday's election? In Garwood, three candidates will battle for two council seats. Clark does not have any local elections this year. 

Garwood Council Candidates
The three candidates in Garwood include:

- Incumbent Jim Mathieu (Conservative Republican)

- 2012 Candidate Mike Martin (Regular Garwood GOP)

- Write-in candidate Bruce Paterson (registered Democrat, running as an Independent)

To find out where the candidates stand on the issues – including redevelopment, reevaluation, the Athletic Field Complex, taxes and more – check out our story on the recent debate held at the Pointe. Check out all our local election coverage, including letters to the editor submitted by the candidates, here. 

Board of Education
In both towns, races for three seats on each Board of Education are uncontested this year. In Garwood, only two candidates (current members Brendan McDermott and Susan Groning) filed for three available seats. In Clark, current BOE members Thomas Lewis, Lorraine J. Aklonis and Sheri Sandler are on the ballot for three available seats.

Polling Places
Not sure where your polling place is? Check this handy Union County list.

Sample Ballots
View sample Clark and Garwood ballots for Tuesday's election, here.