Mercer County Executive Kicks Off Reelection Bid In Lawrence Township

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes began his re-election campaign on Monday.

Hughes made the announcement at an event held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 269 in Lawrence.

At the event, Hughes noted the various projects he would shepherd in the future, including Trenton-Mercer Airport’s new terminal, the Dam Site 21 and Moore’s Station Quarry Park developments and the installation of electric vehicle chargers.

“I have worked cooperatively with all our elected officials, Democratic and Republican, to act in the best interest of Mercer County: to create jobs, build needed public improvements to our roads and facilities, to provide needed government services, to help our people and make Mercer County a place where we all want to live,” Hughes said.

Hughes, a Democrat, noted that when he first took office, the County was a GOP stronghold. Since becoming County Executive, Democrats have retained power every single year, according to Hughes.

“We know in politics and life that sometimes memories can be short so let me remind everyone,” he said. “Twenty years ago, I took on the Republican political machine and won. Since my first election we have had stable, Democratic leadership in Mercer County, at the county level and in local governments,” Hughes said.

A Princeton resident, Hughes said under his leadership more than 5,700 acres of open space and farmland have been forever preserved, now totaling 27 percent of Mercer County.

“In addition, our Park System, which hosts more than 2 million visitors each year, features some of the most unique programs in the state – horseback riding, tennis, a nature center, pickleball, five golf courses, a marina and the recently acquired Hopewell Valley Golf Club, of which I am particularly proud,” he said.

He commended his staff and administration, saying they are committed to continuing to make Mercer County one of the most affordable and desirable places to live, work and raise a family.

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