Union Democrats hold four countywide offices

The New Jersey Globe projects that Democratic in Union County have retained four countywide offices, with Commissioners Bette Jane Kowalski, Rebecca Williams, and Sergio Granados earning re-election and Commissioner Christopher Hudak winning the office of county surrogate.

As of 11:00 p.m. and with nearly all precincts reporting, all three commissioners have around 21% of the vote, while their Republican opponents – Carmen Bucco, Vincent Rettino, and Carlos Santos – each have around 12.5%.

Hudak leads his contest against Republican Peter Lijoi 63%-36%. The previous surrogate, James LaCorte, died in late 2021.

Democrats have won every county office in Union County since 1995, so the outcome of this year’s election is not a surprise.

In Berkeley Heights, one of the more competitive towns in the county, Democratic Mayor Angie Devanney has won a second term, leading Republican Jeffrey Varnerin 57%-43%.