Tag: elections
Republicans Unseat Dem Incumbents for Fair Haven Council
It was a Republican sweep in Fair Haven as Mayor Josh Halpern held his seat and challengers Kristen Hoey and Andrew LaBarbera upset incumbent Democrats Meghan Chrisner-Keefe and Michael McCue for borough council.
Atlantic Highlands Democrat Challengers Unseat Longtime GOP Incumbents
A crowd of about 30 Democrats met at Kevin Smith’s SMODCastle (formerly the Atlantic Cinema) on First Avenue for an election night watch party, just before the polls closed Tuesday evening.
As Voters Head To The Polls, Candidates Address The State Of...
Election Day is just around the corner. In continuing coverage of upcoming local and county races, The Two River Times reached out to candidates in the Two River area to get a perspective on effective leadership, asking each nominee the same question...
Shrewsbury Borough: Embracing Family Values And Creating Bridges
Shrewsbury Borough’s municipal government is comprised of a mayor and borough council. The mayor is directly elected by voters to a four-year term while six council members are elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. This year three seats are up for grabs; two full-term seats and a one-year unexpired term seat.
In Fair Haven, Valuing Opinions, Opportunity and Community
In the Borough of Fair Haven, four candidates are vying for two open seats on the council, Democratic incumbents Meghan Chrisner-Keefe and Mike McCue and Republican challengers Kristen Hoey and Andrew LaBarbera. Here are their thoughts on partisan politics and the state of their town.
Middletown Challengers Want Diverse Voices Heard
Monmouth County’s most populous municipality, Middletown operates under the township committee form of government, with five members elected to staggered three-year terms. At the committee’s yearly reorganization meeting, members designate a mayor and a deputy mayor from their ranks to serve for one year.
Candidates For Sheriff Talk Moderation and Cooperation
Candidates for Monmouth County Sheriff this year include Republican incumbent Sheriff Shaun Golden, Democrat Larry Luttrell and Independent Joshua Leinsdorf.
Three Contend for Two Seats in Sea Bright
The Borough of Sea Bright has a weak mayor/strong council, partisan form of government. Six elected members sit on the council; the mayor is directly elected by residents as well. The mayor is elected for a four-year term; council members serve three-year terms on a staggered basis. The mayor makes committee and liaison appointments but only votes in the event of a tie.
Pallone Faces Four Challengers, Including A County Commissioner, In Congressional Race
The 6th Congressional District includes most of Middlesex County as well as the Bayshore and oceanfront areas of Monmouth County. The outcome of this race will affect the balance in Congress.
Ballard and Portman Face Off in Red Bank Mayoral Primary Debate
Political debutant William Portman and second-term borough councilman Michael Ballard engaged in a virtual candidate face-off Tuesday, May 24.