Bernards Twp. Committee Candidates To Go Head-To-Head In General Election This November

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Now that the primary has come and gone, voters can look ahead to a contested race this coming November for the Bernards Township Committee.

The Committee races for Republicans and Democrats were both uncontested in the primary election. Now the candidates will go head-to-head for the two open seats on the Committee in the contested general election.

Republican incumbent David Tancredi will face off against Democrat newcomer Brett Hodges for one full-term seat on the Committee.

Additionally, Republican newcomer Bill McMahon will face off against Democrat newcomer John Tompkins for one unexpired term seat on the Committee.

Additionally, there will also be some contested Somerset County and legislative races, including (*denotes incumbent):

Somerset County Board of County Commissioners:

• Melonie Marano - Democrat*
• Nick Cuozzo - Republican

Somerset County Sheriff:

• Darrin Russo - Democrat*
• Michael Manochio - Republican

Somerset County Surrogate:

• Bernice "Tina" Jalloh - Democrat*
• John L. Sweeney - Republican

New Jersey Legislative District 21 House of Representatives:

• Nancy Munoz - Republican*
• Michele Matsikoudis - Republican*
• Vincent Kearney - Democrat
• Andrew Macurdy - Democrat

The New Jersey general election is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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