Candidates and Elections
Petitioning - 2021
- Gregg Mele for Governor
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Gregg to sign)
- Jim Tosone for Senate (District 39)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for James to sign)
- Gallo and Selwood for Assembly (District 1)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Candidates to sign)
- Nick Magner for Assembly (District 4)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Nick to sign)
- Matt Kaliss for Assembly (District 6)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Matt to sign)
- Anthony Troncone for Assembly (District 8)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Anthony to sign)
- David Galos for Assembly (District 15)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Dave to sign)
- Dave Awad for Assembly (District 18)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Dave to sign)
- Brian Waddell for Assembly (District 24)
- Mini Petition (40 signature version)
- Full Petition (100 signature version)
- Single Signature Petition
- Petition All Pages (Version for Dave to sign)
- MORE IN PROGRESS
Print all petitions in proper mode: landscape or portrait (Single Signer petition)! I once had an entire set of petitions rejected because the top header was missing due to a printer mishap!
Instructions for the single signature petitions are:
- Download the Single Signature Petition
- Type in your name and residence address and print the petition
- Sign the printed petition
- Turn the signed petition back into an image (preferably using a scanner, but you may be able to use your phone to get a good image)
- Email the the file to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Optionally include your phone number in the email.
All signers must be registered voters in New Jersey.
We have a Guide To Petitioning posted on the NJLP website. I find the most useful approach to use is to state "Excuse me I'm trying to get a friend of mine on the ballot. Are you a registered voter?"
All but the Single Signature petitions must be notarized. You can get your petition notarized at any bank for free. If you have any trouble finding a notary contact us and we will direct you to one. The notary signs and stamps the last page after watching you sign the Circulator/Witness line. The state has been waiving notary requirements, unsure if this will continue for 2021!
Once complete your petition contact us to arrange for us to pick up your petition.
Questions can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please keep us informed of your status!
Jay Edgar
848-525-0578
NJLP
PO Box 56
Tennent, NJ 07763
Interview with Potential Libertarian Nominee for Lieutenant NJ Governor -Eveline Brownstein
With the new year brings hope and optimism that Mr. Murphy's time in office will be coming to any end. The lockdown, a chaotic vaccine roll-out and massive debt have been the hallmark of his authoritatively poor leadership and lack of vision.
A few weeks back I interviewed Greg Mele who is seeking the New Jersey Libertarian Party's Gubernatorial nomination. This month I sat with Eveline Brownstein who would like to be the Lieutenant Governor of the once proud Garden State.
MG: Thank you Eve for taking the time to sit with me. I'd like you tell me a little about you background and how it prepared me for lieutenant governor:
EB: My qualifications to run for Lieutenant Governor are the same as the qualifications are the same as those for Governor. Must be at least 30 years of age - I am. Must be a citizen of the United States for at least 20 years - I was naturalized in 1994, so I have been. Must be a resident of New Jersey for at least seven years - I have been living and working in New Jersey since 2008.
2019 NJ Libertarian Candidates
In the November 2019 election the NJ Libertarian Party will be running candidates under the Libertarian Party banner. The following candidates have been nominated to run for office under the Libertarian banner.
- NJ State Assembly 37th District - Claudio Belusic
- Ocean County Freeholder - Dan Valentine
- Bound Brook Town Council - Tom Fitzpatrick
- Bridgewater Mayor - Gregg Mele
- Cherry Hill Town Council - Rich Bowen
Good luck to all! Please provide whatever support you can to our candidates!
2020 NJ Libertarian Candidates
In the November 2020 election the NJ Libertarian Party will be running candidates under the Libertarian Party banner. The following candidates have successfully made it onto the ballot for 2020.
- President - Jo Jorgensen and Vice President Spike Cohen
- US House District 2 - Jesse Ehrnstrom
- US House District 4 - Mike Rufo runrufo2020.com
- US House District 8 - Dan Delaney
- US House District 10 - John Mirrione
- Ocean County Freeholder - Dan Valentine
Please provide whatever support you can to our candidates! Federal candidates can be supported via our Federal Fund, other candidates can be supported via our State Fund.
If you are interested in joining our candidates on the ballot in 2021 contact the state board and fill out a questionnaire.
2021 NJ Libertarian Candidates
In the November 2021 election the NJ Libertarian Party will be running candidates under the Libertarian Party banner. The following candidates are now petitioning to get on the ballot:
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor - Gregg Mele and Eveline Brownstein
- NJ Assembly District 1 - Michael Gallo and Jacob Selwood
- NJ Assembly District 4 - Nicholas Magner
- NJ Assembly District 6 - Matt Kaliss
- NJ Assembly District 8 - Fiore Troncone
- NJ Assembly District 15 - David Galos
- NJ Assembly District 18 - David Awad
- NJ Senate District 24 - Brian Waddell
- NJ Senate District 39 - James Tosone
- Ocean County Commissioner- Dan Valentine
- Brick Township Mayor - Rob Canfield
- Brick Township Council - Nina Rogers
- Brick Township Council - Sara Pomposello
- Brick Township Council - Thomas Powers
- Brick Township School Board - Michelle Pienkowski
- Phillip Obermeyer: Manalapan Town Council
Please provide whatever support you can to our candidates! State candidates can be supported via our State Fund.
If you are interested in joining our candidates on the ballot in 2021 contact the state board and fill out a questionnaire.
NJ Libertarian Party Grows Again - Again
In 2001, an appeals court ruled that New Jersey's practice of not allowing anyone to register to vote as anything other than Democrat, Republican, or Independent was unconstitutional. This was the result of a lawsuit brought by a coalition of political parties, including the NJ Libertarian Party.
Since then the number of registered libertarians has been steadily growing. The 2018 numbers show 11,040 registered Libertarians. This is a 32.9% growth from the prior year. This year we have grown once again to 8,309 registered Libertarians. We have 4.8 times as many registered libertarians now than we did 5 years ago,
The last time someone other than a Democrat or Republican was elected to Congress from New Jersey
It has been a very long time since anyone other than a Democrat or Republican was elected to Congress from New Jersey. In fact, it last happened 160 years ago! In 1858, Garnett B. Adrain, who had been elected in the 3rd District as a Democrat in 1856, ran as an Anti-Lecompton Democrat. Jetur R. Riggs ran with the same party identification and was elected in the 4th District. A major issue that year was the admission of Kansas territory to the union as a state. Congress needed to ratify the new constitution of the proposed state. One of the proposed constitutions, the Lecompton Constitution had these provisions in it concerning slavery:
ARTICLE VII.- SLAVERY.
Meet Jim Tosone Candidate for Congress in the 5th District
The NJ Libertarian Party Nominates Tosone for Congress in NJ-5
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| Congressional Candidate Jim Tosone with US Senate Candidate Murray Sabrin |
Township of Washington, NJ, March 27, 2017 – Jim Tosone received the Libertarian Party’s nomination at the New Jersey LP Convention on March 24th, as their candidate for House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 5th congressional district.
Tosone is a lifelong resident of New Jersey. His wife and he have lived in Township of Washington, Bergen County, for 30 years. They have one daughter.
Tosone had a thirty-year career at a Fortune 50 healthcare company as a Director of Business Technology. He now consults with leading organizations to help them enhance their innovation, collaboration, and communication skills. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mathematics and Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.
2018 NJ Libertarian Candidates
In the November 2018 election the NJ Libertarian Party will be running candidates under the Libertarian Party banner. The following candidates have been nominated to run for office under the Libertarian banner.
- US Senate - Murray Sabrin
- US Congress 1st District - Robert Shapiro
- US Congress 2nd District - John Ordille
- US Congress 4th District - Michael Rufo
- US Congress 5th District - Jim Tosone
2017 NJ Libertarian Candidates
In the November 2017 election the NJ Libertarian Party will be running candidates under the Libertarian Party banner. The following candidates have been nominated to run for office under the Libertarian banner.
- Governor and Lt. Governor – Pete Rohrman and Karese Laguerre
- 12th District State Assembly - Dan Krause and Anthony Storrow
NJLP Candidates Interviewed
This past weekend, three of our candidates sat down at the Liberty Cafe studios for an interview about their campaigns.
Michael Chazukow for West Milford Town Council
2016 NJ Libertarian Candidates
In the November 2016 election the NJ Libertarian Party will be running candidates under the Libertarian Party banner. The following candidates have been nominated to run for office under the Libertarian banner.
- Bill Sihr - 1st Congressional District
- John Ordille - 2nd Congressional District
- Jeremy Marcus - 4th Congressional District
Libertarian Candidates Make an Impression in State Assembly Debate
LIVINGSTON, NJ – The League of Women Voters held a debate for candidates for the State Assembly in the 27th district last Wednesday, September 30th. Libertarian candidates offered refreshing fact-based solutions to economic concerns such as job creation, state budgeting and state pensions.
The Republican candidate promised to reach across the aisle, work hard and renegotiate pensions without mentioning any specifics. The Democratic incumbents, Assemblyman John McKeon of West Orange and Assemblywoman Mila Jasey of South Orange, were absent.
“If you re-elect these people you know what to expect,” said Damien Caillault, one of the Libertarian candidates. “They will spend more, tax more, fund new projects, and in a few years, they’ll come back for more.”
Voters in Essex and Morris County Will Have a Third Choice in November
Press Release
Damien Caillault will be representing the Libertarian Party in the election for State Assembly in November.
The Libertarian Party is the third largest party in New Jersey. It is also not only the fastest growing, but the only party that is actually growing, by registration.