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Monmouth GOP freeholders win newspaper endorsement

October 26, 2019 10:38 pm

The Asbury Park Press has endorsed Republican freeholder Tom Arnone for re-election, and his running mate, Wall Township Committeeman Nick DiRocco. They face Democrats Michael Penna and Moria Nelson. “It isn’t easy finding major weaknesses in the way the county...

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...