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 Title 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
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• Denise Ross (D)
  Secretary/Commissioner
• Margaret E. Frontera (R)
  Commissioner
• John L. Schettino, Esq. (D)
  Commissioner
• Angela M. Malagiere (R)
  Commissioner
• Tomas J. Padilla (D)
  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