Gerard Scharfenberger Archives

Solomeno narrowly outraises O’Scanlon in the 13th district

October 12, 2021 12:51 pm

Vincent Solomeno, the Democratic nominee for State Senate in the 13th legislative district, unexpectedly outraised incumbent Republican State Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Little Silver), according to fundraising reports released today by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC). Solomeno raised...

DiMaso ousted after being dropped from Monmouth GOP line

June 8, 2021 9:21 pm

The Monmouth County line proved too much for Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) to overcome. Assemblyman Gerard Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) and Holmdel School Board President Vicky Flynn will go on to the general election. The contest in the 13th district was one...

DiMaso bill would bar constitutional officers from party leadership posts

June 7, 2021 1:54 pmJune 7, 2021 2:01 pm

Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Homldel) introduced a bill that would bar county constitutional officers from holding leadership posts in local, county and state parties. “There are clear conflicts of interest that need to be acknowledged when elected officials also chair a...

Scharfenberger the top fundraiser in District 13, but DiMaso outpaces Flynn

June 7, 2021 11:59 am

Assemblyman Gerard Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) was the top Republican Assembly fundraiser in his district, but Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) brought in more than a Holmdel schools official tapped to replace her on the county line. Scharfenberger reported raising $24,900 between May...

DiMaso the top fundraiser in 13th district, but Scharfenberger has largest war chest

May 18, 2021 12:31 pm

Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) leads the 13th legislative district in fundraising despite being dropped from the Monmouth County Republican line, according to 29-day pre-election campaign finance reports submitted to the Election Law Enforcement Commission. She’s reported raising $38,375.56 in her...

Scharfenberger bill would require database of election violations

March 22, 2021 11:15 am

A new bill introduced by Assemblyman Gerard Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) would require New Jersey’s State Department create a database of election violations, including civil rights breaches and fraud. “Voters need to be confident that any incident which impacts our elections or...

Howard, Friedman announce Assembly bids in 13th district

March 18, 2021 10:26 amMarch 19, 2021 9:13 am

Democratic candidates Erin Howard and Allison Friedman announced bids in the thirteen legislative district Thursday. “I’m a working mom,” said Howard. “I know what it’s like to balance running a small business while raising three children. I want to be...