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GOP senators back Selen in Morris County

December 1, 2022 3:58 pmDecember 1, 2022 11:35 pm

Five Republican state senators who represent Morris County have endorsed Tayfun Selen for re-election as a county commissioner. State Sens. Anthony Bucco (R-Boonton), Joseph Pennacchio (R-Montville), Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield), Kristin Corrado (R-Totowa) and Steve Oroho (R-Franklin) , who collectively represent...

Krickus set to lead Morris county commission

December 1, 2022 9:42 am

John Krickus will serve as director of the Morris County Board of Commissioners next year, Republican County Chair Laura Marie Ali announced today. He will replace Tayfun Selen, who faces re-election in 2023. Commissioner-elect Christine Myers, who was elected last...

Pennacchio wins endorsement of Morris GOP chair

November 28, 2022 1:22 pm

Morris County Republican Chair Laura Marie Ali is backing Senate Assistant Minority Leader Joseph Pennacchio (R-Montville) for re-election to a sixth term in the New Jersey State Senate. “I am so proud to endorse my good friend, Senator ‘Jersey Joe’...

Rizzo threatens to disparage Morris GOP unless they drop small claims court lawsuit

November 25, 2022 3:49 pmNovember 30, 2022 9:49 am

Grifter Phil Rizzo is threatening a counterclaim against the Morris County Republican Committee unless they resolve a lawsuit seeking to recover a $1,500 unpaid bill for a table at their county convention earlier this year, threatening to expose cracks in...

Opponent of sex education curriculumn wants recount after losing by one vote

November 22, 2022 3:13 pmNovember 22, 2022 3:14 pm

A Mendham Borough school board candidate who lost by one vote is seeking a recount. Margery St. John wants a new count after trailing incumbent Barry Haines by a vote of 1,265 to 1,264. Two incumbents incumbent, James Gillespie and...

Democratic congressional candidates carry Morris County, again

November 22, 2022 2:13 pm

Morris County Republicans haven’t lost a county election since 1973 — that’s the longest winning streak in New Jersey – but Democratic candidates for Congress who headed the ticket this year carried Morris County with 51% of the vote. This...

Selen will seek re-election as Morris County Commissioner

November 21, 2022 4:13 pmNovember 21, 2022 4:26 pm

Touting endorsements from top Republican elected officials, Morris County Commissioner Tayfun Selen announced his bid for re-election today. Selen entered the race with support from Sheriff Jim Gannon and every county commissioner, with the exception of Thomas Mastrangelo. He also...