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The 40th District includes 15 communities in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties: Allendale, Cedar Grove, Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho-Kus, Little Falls, Midland Park, Pequannock, Pompton Lakes, Ridgewood, Riverdale, Totowa, Waldwick, Wayne, Woodland Park and Wyckoff.

Voter registration is one-quarter Democrat and nearly one-third Republican, with most other district voters unaffiliated.

The two incumbents, Assemblymen Kevin J. Rooney and Christopher P. DePhillips, both of Wyckoff, are seeking re-election.

Only one Democrat is on the November ballot, Maria Martini Cordonnier of Little Falls.

ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES

KEVIN ROONEY: REPUBLICAN (incumbent)

Hometown: Wyckoff

Occupation: Managing partner, HMS Global Holdings LLC

Top three issues: Affordability; infrastructure; property-tax relief

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CHRISTOPHER DePHILLIPS: REPUBLICAN (incumbent)

Hometown: Wyckoff

Occupation: Attorney

Top three issues: Make NJ more affordable; promote a better business climate; invest in regional infrastructure

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MARIA MARTINI CORDONNIER: DEMOCRAT

Hometown: Little Falls

Occupation/Service: Real estate agent; Little Falls councilwoman

Top three issues: Provide relief from SALT deduction cap; improve access to affordable, quality health care; invest in infrastructure, including public transportation systems

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