Allison Eckel Archives - New Jersey Globe

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...

Burlington judge punts challenge to seating of county commissioner to May 23

May 10, 2022 11:29 amMay 22, 2022 9:52 pm

With Democrat Allison Eckel now seated on the Burlington County Board of Commissioners, a Superior Court judge doesn’t seem to be in any rush to hear a GOP challenge that she holds the seat illegally. Judge John E. Harrington will...

Burlington GOP files new suit to remove Eckel from county commission

May 4, 2022 5:38 pm

Burlington Republicans filed suit yesterday to undo the seating of Democrat Allison Eckel to the Burlington County Commission because her appointment was not done within the proper time period; more than a month ago, a Superior Court judge dismissed an...