2 Democratic Candidates Endorsed For Hillsborough Township Committee

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Two Democratic candidates have announced their intentions to run in the upcoming election for Hillsborough Township Committee.

The Hillsborough Democratic Organization unanimously voted for Ron Yoder and Samantha Hand as their nominees for the upcoming election.

"Hillsborough is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. However the quality of life is being threatened by overdevelopment and poor planning," said Yoder.

"We look forward to bringing different viewpoints and a clear vision to our town’s leadership," sid Hand.

Yoder is a lifetime member of Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #38. He has an independent insurance practice in town, is a member of the Somerset County Business Partnership, and was a founding member of the BNI Hillsborough Chapter.

Previously Yoder was a member of the Hillsborough Economic Development Committee and volunteered to coach Little League. Yoder and his wife Mary Jane have been residents of Hillsborough Township for 32 years.

Yoder ran for township committee in 2022 and lost to Republican John Ciccarelliby 262 votes. Read More: Updated 2022 Election Results: Hillsborough Committee, School Board

Hand is a Senior Director with Johnson and Johnson where she has spent 22 years in various positions. She currently volunteers with the Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company #3 Auxiliary, and Hillsborough High School Girls Lacrosse Booster Club.

Hand, her husband Matthew, and her two daughters are 16 year residents of Hillsborough Township.

Previously Hand has volunteered with the Hillsborough High School Girls Field Hockey Booster Club, the Hillsborough Junior Raiders, Hillsborough Township Life Skills Committee, Hillsborough Soccer Club, and Woods Road School Home Association.