Politics & Government

Hillsborough Primary Election Results For 2020

Voting has ended in the Democratic and Republican Primary race with David Brook, Janine Erickson, Donnetta Johnson, and Douglas Tomson.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Voting for the uncontested Democratic and Republican primary in Hillsborough has ended.

Incumbent Douglas Tomson and Janine Erickson are the two Republican candidates and David Brook and Donnetta Johnson are the Democratic candidates.

The two pairs will face off against each other in the general elections on Nov. 3 for the two Township Committee seats for 2020.

Find out what's happening in Hillsboroughfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Although the polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, the final vote tallies are not expected for days due to the new voting process in light of the coronavirus. Check back as results become available.

Unofficial results below according to the Somerset County Election Board (as of Friday at 2 p.m.):

Find out what's happening in Hillsboroughfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Township Committee

  • Democrat David Brook: 1,832
  • Democrat Donnetta Johnson: 1,854
  • Republican Douglas Tomson: 1,082
  • Republican Janine Erickson: 1,070

David Brook, 66, is one of two Democratic candidates running. Brook is a practicing attorney, who is licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. He is also an adjunct professor at Rutgers University, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy since 2018. Read More: Hillsborough Primary Election Profile: David Brook

Janine Erickson, 52, is one of two Republican candidates running. Erickson currently works as Executive Assistant to Director of the Somerset County Park Commission. Additionally, she has 25 years experience in both the public and private sector in the areas of budget management and administration, program development, personnel training and development. Read More: Hillsborough Primary Election Profile: Janine Erickson

Donnetta Johnson, 58, is one of two Democratic candidates running. Johnson worked as a Programmer, Systems Engineer, Project Manager for AT&T/Bell Laboratories from 1986 through 1999; Founder and President of the Allegra School of Music and Arts from 1999 to present and a mom since 1982. Read More: Hillsborough Primary Election Profile: Donnetta Johnson

Douglas Tomson, 39, is one of two Republican candidates running. Incumbent Tomson works as Vice President of Government Affairs for the NJ Realtors for the past 17 years. His family includes his wife Rachel and three daughters Sara, Hailey and Hannah. He is currently serving as Mayor of the Township. Read More: Hillsborough Primary Election Profile: Douglas Tomson

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