Tag: Politics

Democrat Mikie Sherrill made history Tuesday as the first woman from her party elected governor of New Jersey. She defeated Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in a race that kept the state solidly blue, even as Monmouth County voters largely backed Republicans, including Ciattarelli, preserving the region as a GOP stronghold.

Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 4 – is fast approaching. Mail-in ballots have arrived, and early voting is open across the county. On the ballot this year are some competitive races, including those for governor and other state, county, municipal and board of education seats.

HIGHLANDS – The nonpartisan election for mayor of Highlands is the only municipal race before voters in the Nov. 4 general election. Incumbent Mayor Carolyn Broullon (We Are All in This Together) is being challenged by a former council member and council president, Rebecca J. Wells (Deep Roots New Wave).

HOLMDEL – Three candidates are running for two open seats on the township committee in the Nov. 4 general election. Voters will see two familiar faces, both Republicans – incumbent Mayor Brian Foster and former mayor Gregory Buontempo – and Democrat Allan C. Roth.

TINTON FALLS – Borough residents will see 12 candidates seeking municipal offices on their ballots this election year, with three different slates announcing their candidacy for mayor and borough council.

In Tuesday’s primary election, voters across the Two River area delivered mostly decisive wins to candidates in local, county and statewide elections, including the races for governor.

HOLMDEL – Fiscal responsibility, affordable housing and transparency in governance have been the most pressing issues in Holmdel – issues being amplified by the four candidates running in this year’s Republican primary to fill two seats on the township committee. One Democrat has filed in an uncontested primary.

RED BANK – Members of the Red Bank’s Ready team that swept the 2023 elections are returning to the ballot in November, as the borough continues with its new nonpartisan, council-manager form of government.

A new slate of two Republican candidates will challenge the party’s incumbent county leaders in the upcoming June 10 primary election. Democrats also unveiled their candidates for the November election, who will run unopposed in the primaries.

COLTS NECK – External threats and infighting among township officials fueled by conflicts over affordable housing plans have set a contentious political stage as the township enters primary season.