Ed Ramsay Archives - New Jersey Globe

Salem County Commissioner races too close to call

November 3, 2026 11:13 pmNovember 4, 2026 2:17 am

Two Salem County commissioner races remained undecided early Wednesday after a ballot-scanning machine at the county Board of Elections broke down, leaving approximately 1,800 ballots uncounted and forcing election officials to suspend tabulation for the night. Republican incumbents Ed Ramsay...

Ramsay beats challenger for renomination to Salem commissioner seat

June 2, 2026 9:24 pm

In New Jersey’s smallest county — Salem has about the same population as Old Bridge — Republicans renominated County Commissioner Ed Ramsay after a primary challenge from construction company owner Lew Merryfield. As of 9:23 p.m., Ramsay leads Merryfield,...

Zdan wins Cumberland, Salem endorsements for U.S. Senate

March 7, 2026 3:55 pmMarch 8, 2026 7:22 pm

U.S. Senate candidate Alex Zdan captured endorsements from the Cumberland and Salem Republican organizations today in his bid to challenge Democratic incumbent Cory Booker. Zdan defeated Richard Tabor in Cumberland, 48-14, with 6 votes for Natalie Rivera and 3 votes...

Salem GOP backs Ramsay and Konawel for Assembly, Ostrum for Surrogate

March 1, 2025 3:12 pmMarch 2, 2025 11:56 pm

Salem County Republicans endorsed two county officials for State Assembly in the swing 3rd legislative district at their convention this morning, backing Salem County Commissioner Edward Ramsay and Gloucester County Commissioner Chris Konawel. Ramsey (45) and Konawel (42) defeated Harrison...

Moore, Ramsey win Cumberland GOP backing for Assembly

March 1, 2025 10:50 amMarch 1, 2025 11:49 am

Cumberland County Republicans today endorsed Lawrence Moore and Ed Ramsay as their candidates for State Assembly in the 3rd district, one of the most competitive legislative districts in the state. Moore, the deputy mayor of Harrison Township, and Ramsay, a...

Salem commissioner announces Assembly run in LD-3

February 18, 2025 7:00 pmFebruary 18, 2025 8:02 pm

Salem County Commissioner Ed Ramsay announced Tuesday he will run for state Assembly in the 3rd legislative district. Ramsay is joining what could be a crowded GOP primary to take on Assemblymembers Dave Bailey (D-Woodstown) and Heather Simmons (D-Glassboro). Ramsay...