Caitlin Giles-McCormick Archives

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Hunterdon County in 2026

August 14, 2026 1:14 pm

For generations, Hunterdon County has been a Republican bastion, often grouped with Warren and Sussex counties because of its rural character and strong Republican tilt. Hunterdon was one of only four counties in the state — along with Sussex, Warren,...

Ex-congressional candidate will run for Hunterdon county commissioner

March 23, 2026 6:07 amMarch 23, 2026 11:06 am

Jason Blazakis, a former U.S. Department of State official who briefly ran for Congress in 2024, will seek the Democratic nomination for Hunterdon County Commissioner. He wants to oppose Republican Shaun Van Doren, the incumbent since 2017. A counterterrorism and...

Fistonich, a genuine Renaissance man, seeks 16th district Assembly seat

January 29, 2021 9:10 amJanuary 30, 2021 7:54 pm

Central New Jersey has had some success over the years electing Princeton area scientists to public office and voters might have a chance to do it again this year with an authentic Renaissance man running for the New Jersey legislature....

Hunterdon Dems want a place on 16th district ticket, with Giles-McCormick moving toward run

January 27, 2021 6:58 pmJanuary 27, 2021 10:37 pm

Hunterdon County Democrats are pushing for a slot on the 16th district legislative ticket, with Flemington Council President Caitlin Giles-McCormick emerging as a strong contender for an open seat. Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) has already launched a bid for...

Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer jockey for open 16th district Assembly seat

December 4, 2020 11:18 amFebruary 2, 2021 8:39 pm

Democrats in three counties have begun eyeing a State Assembly seat in the politically competitive 16th district, where at least one Democratic assemblyman will give up his seat to run for the State Senate. The process of replacing Andrew Zwicker...