Tag: Primary Day
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Opinion: Hopewell Borough representatives support Mackie’s re-election
We write to ask that you join us in supporting our colleague, neighbor and friend, Councilman David Mackie on June 7 and re-elect him to another term on Borough Council in Hopewell Borough. This endorsement crosses party lines and represents our combined confidence, support and, above all, our thanks for Dave’s years of hard work for our…
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Changes to Metuchen school calendar for next year leads to spirited discussion
METUCHEN – Members of the Metuchen Board of Education “agreed to disagree” on the proposed 2022-23 school calendar. Before the board voted 5-3 to ultimately approve next year’s school calendar at a board meeting on Feb. 22, members had a spirited discussion on whether they were for or against the changes to the calendar. Board…
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Joshi wins Democratic nod for mayor in Edison; current mayor plans to run as independent
EDISON – Samir “Sam” Joshi received the Democratic nod for mayor in Edison – followed by reports that current Mayor Thomas Lankey filed to run as an independent for the November election. On Primary Day, June 8, Joshi received 5,955 votes, followed by Mahesh Bhagia with 3,185 and Arthur Esposito with 546, according to unofficial…
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Democratic candidates express their goals as potential Edison mayor ahead of primary election
By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent Three candidates – Samip “Sam” Joshi, Arthur Esposito and Mahesh Bhagia – are vying for the Democratic Party’s support in Edison’s 2021 race for mayor, and incumbent Mayor Thomas Lankey is not among them – yet. Joshi and Esposito participated in the April 25 Greater New Brunswick Area League of…
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Democrats will not be challenged by Republicans on North Brunswick ballot
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Democratic North Brunswick Township Council incumbents Bob Davis and Claribel Cortes will be running for re-election in the November general election. There are no challengers listed on the ballot. Claribel Cortes has lived in North Brunswick for 17 years. She is a media executive with more than two decades of experience in…
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Incumbents Cohen, Fraga lead Shaw in bid for Democratic nomination in Princeton
Incumbent Princeton Council members David Cohen and Leticia Fraga appear to have turned back challenger Dina Shaw for the Democratic Party nominations to run for two council seats in the Nov. 3 general election. Results that were available immediately following the July 7 primary election showed that Democratic Party voters gave 2,174 votes to Fraga…
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Opinion: Dedication, open mind, work ethic make Cohen the right choice for Princeton Council
You may have noticed a few handpainted lawn signs supporting David Cohen for Council. These signs were painted by volunteers including myself on salvaged plywood with paints gathered from our homes rather than spending dollars on campaign advertising. This conscience choice reflects David’s priorities when so many in our community a have been hit hard…
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Burlington County clerk reminds voters to watch for mail-in ballots
Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz is reminding voters that they should watch for their mail-in ballots for the July 7 Primary Election. “Mail-In Ballots have been sent to more than 195,000 registered Democrat and Republican voters,” Schwartz said in a prepared statement. “The ballots will arrive in mailboxes this week.” Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 144 declared…
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Democrat incumbents listed on ballot for North Brunswick primary
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Democratic North Brunswick Township Council incumbents Bob Davis and Claribel Cortes will be running for re-election in the November general election. Below is a brief profile ahead of the July 7 primary. There are no challengers listed on the ballot thus far. Claribel Cortes has lived in North Brunswick for 17…
