Tag: Election Day

  • Republicans to challenge incumbent Democrats for two seats on North Brunswick council

    Republicans to challenge incumbent Democrats for two seats on North Brunswick council

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Republican candidates George Callan and Sue Hucko will once again challenge the Democratic incumbents for two seats on the North Brunswick Township Council: this year, against Ralph Andrews and Amanda Guadagnino. Ralph Andrews Resident: For 40 years Occupation: General manager for Patriot Energy Inc. Certifications/licenses: USSF “D” licensed soccer coach, North Brunswick CERT…

  • Five candidates race for two open seats on South River Borough Council

    Five candidates race for two open seats on South River Borough Council

    SOUTH RIVER–Five candidates will face off to secure the two three-year terms on the South River Borough Council on Election Day, Nov. 5. Republicans Donna Balazs and Anthony Ciulla will face incumbent Democrats John Alai and Julie Meira, along with independent candidate Lewis Glogower-Lopez. Alai, 56, is a lifelong resident of South River who has served…

  • Eight vie for four seats on Edison Township Council

    Eight vie for four seats on Edison Township Council

    EDISON – Eight candidates – four Democrats and four Republicans – are vying for the four, four-year Township Council seats available during the general election on Nov. 5. Incumbents Joseph A. Coyle and Ajay Patil, who are seeking their second terms, are joined by newcomers Richard Brescher and Joyce Ship-Freeman on the Democratic side. They…

  • Three seats available on North Brunswick Board of Education

    Three seats available on North Brunswick Board of Education

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Three three-year terms are available in the North Brunswick Board of Education election on Nov. 5. Incumbents Barry Duran Harris, Traci Rubin and Colleen M. Keefe are on the ballot in the uncontested race. Barry Duran Harris Resident: For 13 years Children: Junior at North Brunswick Township High School, sixth grader at…

  • Long-time Woodbridge mayor faces challenger in mayoral race

    Long-time Woodbridge mayor faces challenger in mayoral race

    WOODBRIDGE – Long-time Democratic Mayor John E. McCormac will face Republican challenger Susan J. Boros during the mayoral race in Woodbridge on Nov. 5. McCormac, who served as state treasurer of New Jersey for four years in the cabinets of former Gov. James McGreevey and former Gov. Richard Codey, is seeking his fifth term, while…

  • Four candidates seek three seats on South Brunswick school board

    Four candidates seek three seats on South Brunswick school board

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Two incumbents and two newcomers will vie for three, three-year terms on the South Brunswick Board of Education. Azra Baig and Joyce Mehta are hoping to retain their seats, while Ray Kuehner and Joseph Scaletti will battle for their seats, and of current board President Harry Delgado, who is not seeking re-election.…

  • Five candidates will face off in South River Board of Education election

    Five candidates will face off in South River Board of Education election

    SOUTH RIVER–Five candidates have signed up to run for three open seats on the South River Board of Education. Incumbents Raymond Baszak, Kevin Nielsen and Cynthia Urbanik will face off against newcomers Elizabeth Lell and Miguel Ribau for the three, three-year terms. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 5. Baszak, 52, is the owner…

  • Reader supports Weber, Santhana in Holmdel

    Reader supports Weber, Santhana in Holmdel

    I would like to share why I am supporting Cathy Weber and Prakash Santhana for election to the Township Committee in Holmdel. I don’t expect to agree with elected officials on all issues, but I do expect them to demonstrate integrity, support transparency, encourage community involvement and act in the best interests of Holmdel. I…

  • Former assemblyman endorses Old Bridge Republicans for re-election

    Former assemblyman endorses Old Bridge Republicans for re-election

    Good governance isn’t an accident. It happens when highly qualified people who care deeply about their community serve as mayor and council members. Such is the case with the Republicans on the ballot in this year’s Old Bridge municipal election. Mayor Owen Henry, Council President Mary Sohor, Councilwoman Dr. Anita Greenberg-Belli and Councilwoman Eleanor “Debbie”…