Central Jersey election results: Everything you need to know

Election Day is upon us. On the ballot are myriad referendum questions, municipal and school board offices, as well as each of New Jersey's 12 district seats for the House of Representatives. Voters in some cases may see unfamiliar names on their ballots, due to redistricting which took place this year and relocated many towns to other districts.

Read further for results, see who is running for seats in New Jersey's congressional districts and where they stand on the issues, as well as how to cast your ballot.

Polls open on Nov. 8 at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Check back after polls close to see election results for your town and district.

Live updates:Election Day 2022 in Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Union counties

NJ voting results by town

Don't forget to check out your local election results, including school board elections, municipal council races and referendum questions. Find your local election results here.

NJ congressional election results by district

Check here for the latest results in NJ congressional elections as they come in.

Here's what to know about the races in your district.

NJ Congressional District 6: Frank Pallone Jr. v. Susan Kiley

Incumbent Frank Pallone Jr. is going toe-to-toe with challenger Susan Kiley for control of the 6^th District. Pallone is a Democrat; Kiley is a Republican. Read about where Pallone and Kiley stand on the issues here.

NJ Congressional District 7: Tom Malinowski v. Thomas Kean Jr.

The District 7 congressional race pits incumbent Tom Malinowski against Thomas Kean Jr. Malinowski is a Democrat, while Kean is a Republican. It’s one of the country's most closely watched races for the House of Representatives, with the pair squaring off for a second time in one of the most affluent and best educated districts in the country. Here’s what to know about the race and its candidates. Catch up on the candidates’ first debate here.

Debate:Reps. Andy Kim, Tom Malinowski discuss affordable healthcare during town hall

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NJ Congressional District 12: Bonnie Watson Coleman v. Darius Mayfield

Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman and challenger Darius Mayfield are seeking election to represent NJ’s 12^th District. Watson Coleman is a Democrat; Mayfield is a Republican.

How do I vote in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, the polls are open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can find their polling place and answers to other questions about voting at VOTE.NJ.GOV. NJ residents can also call 1-877-NJ-VOTER with questions.

If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot, it must be either postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day or delivered in person to your county's Board of Elections office by the time the polls close.

Can independents vote in midterms?

Yes. Unaffiliated voters may vote for any candidate in the midterm general election.

This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: NJ elections,2022 results: Hunterdon, Middlesex, Union Central Jersey