Gerry Scharfenberger Archives

Flynn, Scharfenberger win in LD13

November 4, 2025 9:28 pmNovember 4, 2025 11:57 pm

Assemblymembers Vicky Flynn (R-Holmdel) and Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) have won re-election in the 13th legislative district, the New Jersey Globe projects, after having previously overcome a tougher-than-expected challenge in June’s Republican primary. As of 11:57 p.m. and with nearly all...

National organization of state troopers backs all incumbent legislators, will stay out of N.J. governor’s race

October 9, 2025 12:56 amOctober 9, 2025 12:57 pm

The National Troopers Coalition will remain neutral in the New Jersey governor’s race and has endorsed every incumbent in contests for the State Assembly. In the two split districts, the organization representing over 43,000 state troopers from 47 groups nationwide...

After Minnesota killings, lawmakers express worry, sorrow over political violence

June 16, 2025 5:26 pmJune 17, 2025 12:39 am

In a series of politically motivated shootings on Saturday morning in Minnesota, a man killed a Democratic state representative and her husband, and wounded a state senator and his wife. For New Jersey lawmakers, the attacks struck close to home. ...

Republican incumbents hold off conservative challengers in Monmouth County

June 10, 2025 10:21 pm

A quintet of Republican incumbents in Monmouth County has won renomination, fending off a trio of conservative challengers loosely affiliated with Bill Spadea’s campaign for governor, the New Jersey Globe projects, though one renegade Assembly candidate came closer to winning...

A rundown of today’s races for the N.J. Legislature

June 10, 2025 6:01 amJune 10, 2025 7:34 pm

This story was originally published on March 25, 2025, after the primary election filing deadline, and has been edited in many districts to reflect the current state of races. Over 200 candidates will compete in Democratic and Republican primaries today...

LD-13 Republican primary still on after petition challenges on both sides fall short

April 2, 2025 3:45 pm

A Republican primary fight between 13th district Assemblymemebrs Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) and Vicky Flynn (R-Holmdel) and solo challenger Rich Castaldo will proceed as planned, after efforts by both sides to kick an opponent off the ballot failed to succeed. New...

Scharfenberger, Flynn announce re-election bid

January 8, 2025 5:33 pmJanuary 8, 2025 5:33 pm

Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) and Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Holmdel) officially launched their re-election campaign for the Assembly on Wednesday. The pair are strong favorites to win re-election in the 13th legislative district, a solidly Republican district in Monmouth County. In...