Politics & Government

Deadline is Next Tuesday to Register to Vote in Primaries

Full slate of candidates expected to face off in General Election in November.

Next Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in the Primary Election, to be held June 4.

The Somerset County offices on Grove Street will have extended hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday for anyone still looking to register.

There will be no local race in this year’s primary in both Bernardsville and Bedminster.

Find out what's happening in Bernardsville-Bedminsterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

In Bernardsville, Republican incumbents Janet Waite and Chris Schmidt have filed to run. .

In Bedminster, incumbent Republican council members Bernard Pane and Staci Santucci have filed. They will be challenged by Democrats Basil Scaperdas and Laura Riley.

Find out what's happening in Bernardsville-Bedminsterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Independent candidates have until 4 p.m. June 4 to file nominating petitions to be on the November ballot.

For more information on registering to vote, click here.

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