About the Division of Elections

The Chief Election Official (Secretary of State) through the Division of Elections assures compliance N.J.S.A. 19:1 et. seq., the federal National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), which includes all reporting requirements to the Federal Election Commission and Election Assistance Commission. Additional responsibilities include certification of voting machines for use in all elections, filing officer for all federal and state public elective offices, overseeing compliance with polling place accessibility for elderly and voters with disabilities, regulatory authority for voter registration, political party declarations, voting by mail, election district requirements and polling place accessibility. The Secretary of State serves as the chair of the Board of State Canvassers, which certifies election results for federal and state office elections and public questions.

Division of Elections Staff

Robert F. Giles, Director

Michael DiSimoni, Deputy Director

Donna Barber, Elections Manager

Gloria Jean Berry, Supervisor Election Administration

Patrick Parmelee, Administrative Analyst & System Administrator

Coreen Grooms, Administrative Assistant

Liz Valente, Graphic Artist Technician

Madeline Rodriguez, Senior Clerk Typist

Deryl Nerolich, Senior Clerk Typist

Dawn Schilling, Clerk Typist