Democrats, Change…It’s up to us!

“Elections are about people and our power to make a difference. And when we don’t vote, the things that matter stay the same, or get worse. That’s why I’m asking you to show up on Tuesday, June 6th and make your voice heard. Use your power to make a difference….vote…that’s how we create change – so all our communities can thrive. It’s up to us!”

– Frank McGehee

Vote Line B on June 6th | McGehee for Assembly

Personal History

Civic leader and corporate marketing executive

Bachelor of Business Administration – University of Notre Dame

Master of Business Administration – University of Wisconsin-Madison

20 years of corporate experience including DraftKings, TIDAL, Harrah’s Entertainment, Disney and Bank of America

Political History

Elected to the Maplewood Township Committee in 2016 and re-elected in 2019

Elected Deputy Mayor in 2018

Elected Mayor in 2020 – widely recognized as “Mayor Frank”

Public Service Memberships
Past + Present

Youth sports coach and volunteer

Economic Development Committee member – Newton, Mass.

PTA Member, Tuscan Elementary School

Board of Trustees for the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity – AAL Chapter, Newark, NJ

Fathers Auxiliary member of the Greater Essex County New Jersey chapter of Jack and Jill of America

National Haitian American Elected Officials Network

Founding Board Member for The Maplewood Foundation

MEND NJ Hunger Relief Network Gala

The Achieve Foundation

2022 Family Connections New Jersey Roger Manshel Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

2022 MAPSO Legends inaugural award recipient at annual gala.

Looking for more detail? Get into The Fine Print on Frank with this downloadable PDF.

Jobs Affordability Public Safety Gun Control Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience Transportation and Infrastructure Accessible Healthcare including Mental Health

The Issues

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Property Taxes, Affordability and Closing the Wealth Gap Education and Closing the Achievement Gap Public Safety and Stopping Gun Violence Accessible Healthcare including Mental Health Transportation and Infrastructure Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience Racial Equity and LGBTQIA+ Rights Economic Development

Frank’s Track Record

Improved Public Safety

Consecutive years of decline in major crimes in almost all of our major categories.  Enhanced Pedestrian Safety.

Prioritized Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Enhanced community engagement opportunities for the aging population. Invited young people to join our political process.

Improved Infrastructure

Merged the Maplewood and South Orange Fire Departments to form the South Essex Fire Department. Initiated a new Township Master Plan project.

Set Standards in Sustainability

Eliminated plastic bags, utensils and member of team which rolled out municipal recycling consolidation and new cost savings program.

Provided Leadership During an Unprecedented Global Pandemic

Kept the community safe and fully informed during an unprecedented global pandemic.

Built Connections at the Local, State + Federal Levels

Collaborated with other Mayors in surrounding municipalities to build relationships - address food insecurity and Covid.

Invested in Main Street

Championed small businesses to secure loans, created parklets for restaurants during the pandemic, active member of Maplewood Chamber of Commerce.

Why Frank

“You’re everything great in a public servant. I value everything you’ve done for Maplewood and, by extension, South Orange. You are a true gentleman, and you inspire people in everything that you do.”

- Sheena Collum, Village President, South Orange, NJ

“Frank has etched his name into the history of Maplewood. There’s absolutely no doubt about that. His contributions in making Maplewood safe, to not only commute to and from work, but also to escape the enclosed spaces of a vehicle and reaffirm a sense of community here in Maplewood laid the foundation for all he would be called to do during his time on the township committee.”

- Dean Dafis, Mayor, Maplewood Township

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for keeping it real, Mayor. You have been someone that other women and people of color in this community have looked up to with pride. You did us right. So thank you for your service, thank you for your leadership, thank you for getting us through COVID, my friend. We would not have been able to do this without you and your communication style and just the grace that you showed.”

- Jamaine Cripe, Maplewood Township Committee Member

“You brought that enthusiasm to pretty much everything you did, and mostly what I see is your dedication.”

- Nancy Adams, Maplewood Township Committee Member

“The hallmark of Frank’s service is that he consistently has used his platform, particularly as mayor, but throughout his time on the committee, to shine a light on the underserved in our community, and he’s used his power and his persuasive and very articulate voice to give a voice to those in our community who otherwise would go unheard.”

- Greg Lembrich, former Maplewood Township Committee Member

“When we moved from me being the longtime mayor...[Frank] really stepped up and [you] were a terrific mayor, and you got hit in your first quarter with something that has never happened to any of us who served in this role, and that was that pandemic, COVID. You led us, you communicated with the community, you were the right person for that disaster…you will be remembered as one of the most impactful mayors in Maplewood.”

- Victor DeLuca, former Mayor, Maplewood Township

Ways To Vote

Vote By Mail

Anyone can vote by mail! Download your vote-by-mail application HERE, fill it out and mail it directly to the Essex County Clerk’s Office. The last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot is Tuesday, May 30th. Vote by mail ballots are safe and secured.

Early In Person Voting

All registered voters have the option to vote in person at ANY Early Voting location in the June 6th Primary Election. You can view your sample ballot here. June 2nd through June 4th, Friday and Saturday, 10am-8pm. Sunday, 10am-6pm.

Election Day Voting

On Tuesday, June 6th, polls will be open from 6am through 8pm. The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, April 16, 2023. View a sample ballot here and vote Line B!

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Democrats, Change…It’s up to us!

– Frank McGehee

Personal History

Political History

Public Service Memberships
Past + Present

Looking for more detail? Get into The Fine Print on Frank with this downloadable PDF.

The Issues

Frank’s Track Record

Why Frank

Ways To Vote

Vote By Mail

Early In Person Voting

Election Day Voting

On The Campaign Trail

Event name

Event name

Event name

Democrats, Change…It’s up to us!

– Frank McGehee

Personal History

Political History

Public Service MembershipsPast + Present

Looking for more detail? Get into The Fine Print on Frank with this downloadable PDF.

The Issues

Frank’s Track Record

Improved Public Safety

Prioritized Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

Improved Infrastructure

Set Standards in Sustainability

Provided Leadership During an Unprecedented Global Pandemic

Built Connections at the Local, State + Federal Levels

Invested in Main Street

Why Frank

- Sheena Collum, Village President, South Orange, NJ

- Dean Dafis, Mayor, Maplewood Township

- Jamaine Cripe, Maplewood Township Committee Member

- Nancy Adams, Maplewood Township Committee Member

- Greg Lembrich, former Maplewood Township Committee Member

- Victor DeLuca, former Mayor, Maplewood Township

Ways To Vote

Vote By Mail

Early In Person Voting

Election Day Voting

On The Campaign Trail

Event name

Event name

Event name

Public Service Memberships
Past + Present