Daryl Eisenberg Knegten Archives

Former councilwoman wins Dem bid to take on Watchung mayor

June 3, 2026 1:37 amJune 3, 2026 3:37 am

Former Councilwoman Daryl Eisenberg Knegten won the Democratic nomination for mayor in Watchung on Tuesday. Knegtan leads with 372 votes, followed by Timothy Carroll with 122 votes. She will face incumbent Ronald Jubin, who was unopposed in the Republican primary....

50 municipal primaries we’re watching on Tuesday

June 1, 2026 5:30 amJune 3, 2026 5:11 am

Here’s a list of 50 municipalities with contested primary elections the New Jersey Globe will be watching when the polls close on Tuesday evening: Bernards: Kirsten Light, a former school board member, is challenging organization-backed candidates Paul Humbert, a 74-year-old...

(Updated) Liz Graner elected Somerset County Commissioner

June 23, 2025 3:25 pmJune 24, 2025 12:39 am

Update at 6:38 PM: Elizabeth Graner won by acclamation after Daryl Eisenberg Knegten dropped out of the race. She will serve as an interim Somerset County Commissioner and become the Democratic nominee for an unexpired term in November 2025. The...