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Spurr, Matsikoudis head to second ballot for Union GOP Assembly nod in 21st district

March 6, 2021 12:12 pmMarch 6, 2021 3:28 pm

Summit Republican Municipal Chairman Steve Spurr and New Providence Councilwoman Michele Matsikoudis and will face off on a second ballot for an open State Assembly seat in the 21st district. Spurr led Matsikoudis by 3 votes, 82-79, a 44%-42% margin,...

Matsikoudis gets Super PAC endorsement in bid for Assembly seat

March 5, 2021 9:21 am

New Providence Councilwoman Michele Matsikoudis is getting a boost the day before the Union County Republican convention with an endorsement from the Women for a Stronger New Jersey, a super PAC that as promised to raise money for her State...

Kenilworth Democrats name Demondo to vacant council seat

August 26, 2020 8:03 pmAugust 26, 2020 8:05 pm

Louis Demondo, an Elizabeth police officer and the former president of the Hispanic Law Enforcement Association of Union County, was appointed tonight to fill the Kenilworth Borough Council seat vacated last month by Robert Schielke. Kenilworth will have three seat...

Resignation puts 3 of 6 Democratic council seats up in town Trump won

August 17, 2020 8:07 pm

The unexpected resignation of a Democratic councilman sets up a special election in one of the most politically competitive municipalities in New Jersey. Kenilworth will have three seat up in November 2020 following the resignation of Councilman Robert Schielke, who...