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The 34th District includes four communities in Essex and Passaic counties: Clifton, East Orange, Montclair, and Orange.

Democrats account for more than half of all registered voters. About 9% are Republican; most of the rest have no party affiliation.

Both Democratic Assembly members — Britnee Timberlake of East Orange and Thomas Giblin, a labor union officer who lives in Montclair — are seeking re-election.

For the Republicans, the candidates are Bharat T. Rana and Irene Devita, both Clifton residents.

One independent candidate is also running. He is Clenard Howard Childress Jr., of East Orange, running under the banner Stop the Insanity!

ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES

BRITNEE TIMBERLAKE: DEMOCRAT (incumbent)

Hometown: East Orange

Occupation: Executive Director of Essex County Land Trust

Top three issues: Creating affordable housing; addressing environmental issues; creating viable solutions to long-term issues

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THOMAS GIBLIN: DEMOCRAT (incumbent)

Hometown: Montclair

Occupation: Labor union officer, Local 68 Operating Engineers

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BHARAT RANA: REPUBLICAN

Hometown: Clifton

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IRENE DeVITA: REPUBLICAN

Hometown: Clifton

Occupation:Fashion Designer/Patternmaker

Top three issues: Property, sales, and income tax change; care for seniors and veterans; pre-kindergarten and affordable day care

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CLENARD HOWARD CHILDRESS JR: INDEPENDENT (Stop the Insanity!)

Hometown: East Orange

Occupation: Pastor

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