Democrats Win Bernards Township Committee Race: 2025 Election Results Certified

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — It's a wrap for the 2025 election in Somerset County.

On Wednesday, the Somerset County Clerk's Office confirmed that the results from the general election had been certified following Election Day, which took place on Nov. 4.

Bernards Township voters cast ballots for two local races — the township committee and the board of education.

Bernards Township Committee:

Democrats Brett Hodges and John Tompkins have won over Republicans David Tancredi and Bill McMahon.

"This election also marks the first time in recent history that every Democratic candidate running on the ticket won in Bernards Township," according to the Bernards Township Democratic Committee.

Here are the final vote tallies:

• David Tancredi (full term) - Republican - 5,529
• Brett Hodges (full term) - Democrat - 5,808
• Bill McMahon (unexpired term) - Republican - 5,439
• John Tompkins (unexpired term) - Democrat - 5,895

"Both John and Brett are first-time candidates, and through their combined relentless efforts, have flipped the majority for the first time in almost 90 years. The last time Democrats held a majority on the Township Committee was in 1938. This achievement underscores how effectively their commitment to community, reflected in their candidacy, resonated with voters. We are thrilled they will join Committeewoman Ana Duarte McCarthy on the dais," said the Democratic Committee.

Bernards Township Board Of Education:

On the school board front, Adam Lefkowitz, Smrithi Mohan, and Keith Molinari have won over Faisal Anwar Chaudhry.

• Adam Lefkowitz - 5,588
• Smrithi Mohan - 5,516
• Keith Molinari - 5,251
• Faisal Anwar Chaudhry - 4,236

Additionally, voters also weighed in on County races.

Somerset County Board of County Commissioners:

• Melonie Marano - Democrat* - 78,664
• Nick Cuozzo - Republican - 56,268

Somerset County Board of County Commissioners:

• Michelle Mayorga - Republican - 55,359
• Elizabeth Graner - Democrat - 78,517

Somerset County Sheriff:

• Darrin Russo - Democrat* - 80,547
• Michael Manochio - Republican - 54,872

Somerset County Surrogate:

• Bernice "Tina" Jalloh - Democrat* - 78,048
• Chris Corsini - Republican - 55,814

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