Mike Ditzel Archives - New Jersey Globe

Burlington Democrats hold two county offices

November 9, 2022 12:33 amNovember 9, 2022 12:33 am

The New Jersey Globe projects that Republicans in Burlington County have fallen short of regaining a foothold in county government, with Democrats winning races for sheriff and county commissioner. James Kostoplis will become the new sheriff, leading Republican Mike Ditzel...

Somerset and Burlington Republicans look to regain lost ground in 2022

August 5, 2022 4:00 pmSeptember 6, 2022 1:52 pm

The recent history of the Somerset and Burlington County Republican parties can be summarized in two simple sentences. When Donald Trump took office as president in 2017, they each held every single county office. Today, they hold none. It’s not...

Burlington party organizations sweep county primaries

June 8, 2022 12:02 amJune 8, 2022 12:08 am

The New Jersey Globe projects that the Burlington Democratic and Republican organization slates have swept their respective countywide primary elections. On the Democratic side, incumbent County Commissioner Allison Eckel and organization-backed sheriff candidate James Kostoplis defeated Mount Holly Mayor Jason...

Democrats, Republicans have county primaries in Burlington

April 4, 2022 4:45 pmApril 4, 2022 8:41 pm

Two candidates backed by embattled Burlington County Democratic Chairman Joseph Andl will face primary challenges. In the race for a empty county commissioner seat, Mount Holly Mayor Jason Jones has filed to challenge Allison Eckel in the Democratic primary. Former...

Burlington GOP outspends Dems 2 to 1 before refunds

October 21, 2019 1:00 pm

Burlington County’s Republican party has spent twice as much as its Democratic counterpart so far in 2019, according to October quarterly reports filed with the Election Law Enforcement Commission. The Burlington GOP reported spending $326,185 between Sept. 30 and the...