We are now accepting candidate statements for the 2019 primary election on June 4 in the following races ONLY: Somerset County Sheriff (Republican and Democrat), Somerset County Freeholder (Republican) and state Assembly Legislative District 17 (Democrat). All statements should be no more than 250 words, and include the candidate’s name, address, line of work, whether or not they are an …
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Art Akins. On March 22, 2019, Art Akins submitted his petition containing over 300 signatures to indicate the start of his run, as a Democrat, for Somerset County Sheriff. As a long-time proactive resident of Somerset County, he has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting his local community. The role of Sheriff will allow him to continue to serve …
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Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad reads his statement announcing that he is dropping out of the Mayoral primary. Saying a primary against Mayor Phil Kramer would be “divisive,” embattled Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad announced April 9 that he is ending his challenge . Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
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The Franklin Township Republican candidates: (left to right) Alhaji “Noah” Fofanah, Christina Ganzer-Zambri, Beverly Brigg-Lawson and Santhosh “Sam” Velu. Photo: Franklin GOP. With “One Franklin, One Family” as their campaign slogan, the four township Republicans running for Mayor and Township Council say they will, “return civility to the council and provide strong checks and balances in the local government.” Don’t …
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Embattled Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad has filed a primary challenge against Mayor Phil Kramer. Prasad was censured by the Township Council in December 2018 for bringing dishonor to his position. (File Photo). Update 1: Mayor Kramer and Ron Jordan, head of the township Democratic Party, have responded to Prasad’s decision to run a challenge. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
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Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad will not run for re-election on the Democratic ticket in November. (File photo). For the first time since 2008, Rajiv Prasad will not be on the Democratic ticket for an At-Large Township Council seat. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
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