Politics & Government

Rep. Scott Garrett Faces Challenge from Fellow Republican

Bergen resident will run against Garrett, according to reports.

Bergen County resident Michael Cino has filed paperwork to run against fellow Republican Rep. Scott Garrett in the state's June primary,according to The Express-Times

Congressional redistricting expanded Garrett's 5th District , including a large section of Teaneck.

"At some point, the Republican leadership have to say this guy's not effective," Cino said in the report. 

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Garrett has picked up , including County Executive Kathleen Donovan. Cino, co-founder of the Cino Oil Company, launched an unsuccessful bid against Garrett in 2006, NJ.com reported

Teaneck Deputy Mayor Adam Gussen became the first Democratic candidate to . Passaic County Freeholder Director  and former Giants player  are both said to be exploring a run. 

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