Primary Election Sets Ballot for November Election

In a primary election with a light voter turnout for few close races, the ballots for the Nov. 5 election were set on Tuesday (June 4).

In the governor's race, Democrat Barbara Buono (who beat Troy Webster in the primary) will challenge popular incumbent Chris Christie (who beat Seth Grossman).

A Republican candidate endorsed by his party held off a challenge in the 1st district state Senate primary Tuesday, while three incumbent Democrats cruised to victory unopposed.

Assembly candidate Susan Adelizzi Schmidt, who was endorsed by the Cape May County regular Republican organization, bested challenger Robert G. Campbell in the polls Tuesday.

Schmidt received 4,590 votes compared to Campbell’s 635.

Schmidt will run as part of a ticket that includes state Assembly candidates Sam Fiocchi and Kristine Gabor, who were unopposed in Tuesday’s primary.

The three will challenge Democratic incumbents Sen. Jeff Van Drew and Assembly members Nelson Albano and Bob Andrzejczak.

The Democratic candidates were unopposed Tuesday.

Andrzejczak, 26, of Middle Township, will seek his first full term in the Assembly following his swearing in March 21 to fill seat left vacant by the resignation of Assemblyman Matt Milam Feb. 28.

In Cape May County, voter turnout was only 11.79 percent.

Unofficial election results are as follows. The candidates in contested races include vote totals for Cape May County only. Candidates in bold will be on the ballot in the November general election.

For complete election information and results, visit capemaycountyvotes.com

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Governor (vote for one)

Republican

• Chris Christie: 5,476 votes (90.15 percent) in Cape May County
• Seth Grossman: 589 votes (9.70 percent) in Cape May County

Democrat

• Barbara Buono: 1,255 votes (80.86 percent) in Cape May County
• Troy Webster: 285 (18.36 percent) in Cape May County

FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

State Senate (vote for one)

Democrat

• Jeff Van Drew

Republican

• Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt: 4,590 votes (87.8 percent) in Cape May County
• Robert G. Campbell: 635 votes (12.14 percent) in Cape May County

General Assembly (vote for two)

• Democrat: Nelson Albano (Vineland) and Bob Andrzejczak (Cape May)
• Republican: Sam Fiocchi (Vineland) and Kristine Gabor (Petersburg)

CAPE MAY COUNTY

Board of Chosen Freeholders (vote for two)

• Republican: Gerald M. Thornton and E. Marie Hayes (Ocean City)

STATE COMMITTEE (REPUBLICAN)

State Committee Male: Tomaso Rotundi 

State Committee Female: Lynda Pagliughi