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Polls are open

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TRENTON — It's 6 a.m., and polling places are now open.

Voters today will select Democratic and Republican nominees for state Assembly, as well as candidates for some county and municipal offices.

The Assembly is at the top of the ticket for the first time in 16 years. There is also an uncontested primary for a special state Senate election in south Jersey.

The winners will face off in the November elections. Democrats hold a 48-32 edge in the lower house.

Polls close at 8 p.m.

PROBLEM AT THE POLLS?

Call your county's superintendent of elections or commissioner of registration. Phone numbers are online here. You can reach the state Division of Elections at (609) 292-3760.

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