At the rally in Sherrill’s adopted hometown of Montclair, a Democratic stronghold, people waved signs that said “Hit The Road ...

Newark had the most early voters, with 7,867 residents casting their ballots. West Orange was second with 5,254 votes cast and Montclair rounded out the top three, with 4,171 votes.

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