Clifford Snedeker Archives

Joe Tighue, former Mercer Surrogate, Freeholder, dies at 87

August 27, 2019 12:35 pmAugust 27, 2019 2:45 pm

Joseph Tighue, a popular Mercer County vote-getter during more than twenty years as a countywide elected official, died on August 24. He was 87. Tighue first ran for office in 1969 as the county organization candidate for Mercer County Freeholder. ...

Wife of assemblyman dies

March 23, 2019 9:29 amMarch 23, 2019 8:42 pm

Alvena Snedeker, the widow of late Assemblyman Clifford W. Snedeker, died on March 21. She was 86. She was active in community affairs in Lawrenceville and was involved in her husband’s successful campaigns for Lawrence township committee and Mercer County...

Burlco Dems pick LaPlaca, Natale for Assembly in 8th

March 22, 2019 6:26 amMarch 22, 2019 2:29 am

The Burlington County Democratic voted last night to award their organization line to Gina LaPlaca and Mark Natale for State Assembly in the 8th district. Westhampton councilwoman Linda Hynes to run for freeholder and Anthony Basantis for sheriff. Republicans in...

Former Assemblyman dies at 80

April 12, 2018 9:34 amApril 12, 2018 12:48 pm

Former Assemblyman Gerard Naples, who served five terms representing Mercer County in the New Jersey State Assembly, died on April 9. He was 80. Naples was elected to the Assembly in 1981, after redistricting separated Trenton and Hamilton into separate...