Michael Penna Archives - New Jersey Globe

Nelson, Penna win Monmouth Dem freeholder endorsement

March 16, 2019 12:12 pmMarch 16, 2019 1:04 pm

Monmouth County Democrats have picked Moira Nelson, an Action Together Monmouth County activist, and teacher Michael Penna as their candidates for freeholder. Nelson was the top vote-getter with 207 votes. Penna narrowly eked out a win, defeating Asbury Park businessman...

Monmouth Dems face convention contests for freeholder, Assembly

March 13, 2019 5:10 pm

Monmouth County Democrats are gearing up for a hotly contested convention on Saturday, with races for freeholder and State Assembly in three legislative districts. Four candidates are seeking party support for two seats on the freeholder board: Liz Lawrence, an...