ELECTED OFFICIALS
Information about the different election officials such as who they are and what they do can be found in the sections below.
Superintendent of Elections
- Debra M. Francica
- Jamie H. Sheehan-Willis
Elections in Bergen County come under the supervision of three divisions. The following represents
the responsibilities of the Superintendent of Elections Office, the office to the county Clerk and
the Board of Elections:
Duties
- Change of residence
- Conduct mock elections
- Enforce elections laws as per NJSA Tile 19
- Investigate all voting discrepancies
- Issue voter acknowledgement cards
- Maintain custody of poll books
- Maintain custody of voting machines
- Voter registration
Board of Elections
- Richard L. Miller (R)
Chairman/ Commissioner
201-336-6225 - Paul A. Juliano (D)
Secretary/ Commissioner - Denise Ross (D)
Commissioner - Margaret E. Frontera (R)
Commissioner - Jamie L. Lagana (D)
Commissioner - Angela M. Malagiere (R)
Commissioner
Duties
- Appointing and training poll workers
- Certification of polling places
- Inspection of polling places
- Issue challenger permits and badges
- Process/tally absentee ballots
- Election recounts
- Redistricting election districts
- Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
County Clerk's Election Division
- John S. Hogan
County Clerk
- Steve S. Chong
Deputy Clerk
Duties
- Certification of school board, primary, and general elections
- Filing of candidates
- Mail-in ballots
- Printing of election ballot materials
- Return of tally sheets and electronic cartridges
- Tally voting machines