Politics & Government

Aberdeen Twp. Council Race: Everything You Need To Know

On Tuesday, Nov. 5 four Republican challengers will try to unseat the current Democratic incumbents on the Aberdeen Twp. Council.

Among the issues at stake are that some say the current Democrats in charge have pushed too much development in Aberdeen.
Among the issues at stake are that some say the current Democrats in charge have pushed too much development in Aberdeen. (Patch graphic)

ABERDEEN, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 5 four Republican challengers will try to unseat the current Democratic incumbents on the Aberdeen Twp. Council.

Among the issues at stake are that some say the current Democrats in charge have pushed too much development in Aberdeen, and that it is not in keeping with the character of the area.

The incumbent Democrats are Greg Cannon, Artie Hirsch, Connie Kelley and Robert Swindle, according to the Asbury Park Press.

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The Republican challengers are Alicia Botticelli, James Eccles, William Sullivan and Theresa Velardi.

Other races:

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Monmouth County Sheriff: Monmouth County Republican party boss Shaun Golden will seek to be re-elected for his fourth term as county sheriff. He is challenged by Democrat Raymond Dothard, a Millstone resident and veteran of the U.S. Navy, the APP reported. Golden made statewide headlines this year for defying the Murphy administration and continuing to work with ICE in the Monmouth County jail. Read: Monmouth County Sheriff Defies Murphy's Order On ICE Cooperation

Monmouth County Freeholder: The Republicans running are Freeholder Tom Arnone (incumbent) and Wall Township Committeeman Nick DiRocco. The Democrats are Moira Nelson and Michael Penna. At issue is odor from the Monmouth County landfill in Tinton Falls and whether the Monmouth County jail should continue to work with ICE. Read more about the issues.

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When can I vote?
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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