Tag: primary
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Hopewell Valley Democrats support universal vote by mail ballots for all elections
Citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public, the Hopewell Valley Democratic Club (HVDC) calls for universal vote by mail for all future New Jersey elections. “Our club mission is centered on increasing voter engagement and participation,” said Chris Malikschmitt, HVDC chair, in a statement provided by the club. “As we discussed the…
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Opinion: Ask legislators to support vote-by-mail security
It’s almost election time. Our primary is just over two months away, which should place it right smack in the middle of a global pandemic. Governor Phil Murphy has ordered a shelter-in-place to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, protecting us and our health care workers. What’s a patriot to do? A3591 is currently…
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FOR THE RECORD
In East Brunswick, three four-year terms on the Township Council will be on the ballot in November. The terms currently held by council members Camille Ferraro Clark, James Wendell and Michael Hughes will end in December. Hughes is not seeking re-election. Clark, Curt Philipczak and Thomas Szaro are the Republican candidates. Wendell, Kevin McEvoy and…
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Old Bridge primary results
OLD BRIDGE — The following candidates earned a chance to compete for four-year terms on the Old Bridge Township Council in the November general election. Ward 1: Democrat David W. Merwin received 475 votes. Republican challenger Robert C. Thompson Sr. garnered 290 votes over Republican Incumbent Joseph Mollis, who received 134 votes. Ward 2:…
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Candidates file to run in primary election
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A full slate of candidates has filed petitions to run in the primary election on June 6. In Edison, there will be a mayoral race between Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey, a Democrat, and Republican Gaetano “Guy” Gaspari. The mayoral term is four years. There will be a Township Council race…
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Party nominees for council seats emerge after primaries
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer RED BANK – With over 2,000 votes cast, local Republicans and Democrats have determined who will appear on the ballot for their party in November’s Town Council race. During the New Jersey primaries held on June 7, Red Bank voters took to the polls and selected two candidates each. The…
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Voters asked to ensure information is updated for upcoming elections
MIDDLESEX – The Middlesex County Board of Elections is encouraging residents who have recently moved, changed their name or are new residents in Middlesex County to check their personal voter information by visiting the State Division of Elections website or contacting the Middlesex County Board of Elections. “It is important that everyone who wants to…