Associate Matthew Gilson, who has handled various election law disputes for the Bergen County Republican Organization, was asked to once again weigh in on a recent controversy by the Bergen Record. New Jersey allows for several forms of municipal government, some of which allow for non-partisan May municipal elections. One of these towns is Cedar…
Home may be where the heart is, but legally what is “home” when it comes to voting? This question became subject to scrutiny in the 2018 Westwood Council election where Republican Ray Arroyo was eventually declared the winner after a protracted court battle. At issue was the residency of several voters who submitted ballots via…
When is a Facebook page or other social media account subject to OPRA? The answer may hinge on whether the page is governmental or political in nature. In a challenge brought by a resident, a judge has ruled that Carteret Mayor Dan Reiman must disclose a list of people who have been blocked by his…
New Jersey has a long history of interpreting election statutes as liberally possible. Chief Justice Arthur Vanderbilt famous said, “Election laws are to be liberally construed so as to effectuate their purpose. They should not be construed so as to deprive voters of their franchise or so as to render an election void for technical…