Allison Eckel Archives - New Jersey Globe

Burlington Democrats keep sheriff’s office, commission seats

November 5, 2025 12:25 am

Burlington County remains in Democratic hands, with an incumbent sheriff and two incumbent county commissioners all winning by comfortable margins. Sheriff James Kostoplis won his second term, defeating Republican Erik Johnston, a Sheriff’s officer, 59%-41%. County Commissioners Allison Eckel and...

Kim unveils big batch of endorsements from his native Burlington County

February 15, 2024 2:00 pmFebruary 15, 2024 1:54 pm

Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown), Burlington County’s hometown congressman for the last five years, unveiled a large set of endorsements from the county today, a little over a week before Burlington Democrats are set to meet for their annual county convention....

Burlington Democrats hold two county offices

November 9, 2022 12:33 amNovember 9, 2022 12:33 am

The New Jersey Globe projects that Republicans in Burlington County have fallen short of regaining a foothold in county government, with Democrats winning races for sheriff and county commissioner. James Kostoplis will become the new sheriff, leading Republican Mike Ditzel...

Somerset and Burlington Republicans look to regain lost ground in 2022

August 5, 2022 4:00 pmSeptember 6, 2022 1:52 pm

The recent history of the Somerset and Burlington County Republican parties can be summarized in two simple sentences. When Donald Trump took office as president in 2017, they each held every single county office. Today, they hold none. It’s not...

Burlington party organizations sweep county primaries

June 8, 2022 12:02 amJune 8, 2022 12:08 am

The New Jersey Globe projects that the Burlington Democratic and Republican organization slates have swept their respective countywide primary elections. On the Democratic side, incumbent County Commissioner Allison Eckel and organization-backed sheriff candidate James Kostoplis defeated Mount Holly Mayor Jason...

Judge sets aside deadline, says Eckel can stay as Burlington county commissioner

May 23, 2022 4:50 pmMay 23, 2022 4:51 pm

A Superior Court Judge will allow Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel to keep her seat even though Democratic officials missed the statutory deadline by 66 days. “I don’t see anybody suffering as a result of the lateness,” said the judge,...

Judge tells Eckel to get a lawyer, adds Burlington commissioner to lawsuit seeking to oust her

May 11, 2022 6:26 pm

Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel needs to be a part of a lawsuit challenging the legality of her holding office. “The person who’s occupying the office is the once who has to convince me she should continue to occupy the...