Carley Wins South Brunswick Mayoral Primary 2022: Unofficial Results

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mayor Charlie Carley has emerged as the clear frontrunner for the Democratic party nomination for mayor by a large margin, according to unofficial results from the Middlesex County Board of Elections.

Carley received 81 percent of the votes, with challenger Arthur Robinson bagging 18.81 percent of the votes.

I am gratified that my fellow Democrats have overwhelmingly selected me to lead the party into the November general election. I take their votes seriously - they want me to keep our town safe, they want me to support our first responders, they want top-tier municipal services - and deserve all of that," Carley told Patch in a statement. "I will, and my team will, work every day to make our town a great and happy place."

With 100 percent precincts reporting:

• Charlie Carley: 1,970
• Arthur Robinson: 457
• Write-in: 2

In a statement to Patch, Robinson thanked his supporters and said he would run for public office again. "I ask the residents of South Brunswick to ensure that those individuals elected to public office put them first over special interests. My plans are to serve the citizenry of South Brunswick as an advocate for the people," Robinson said.

"In addition, I'll run in future elections and mentor candidates to run for public office. Never give up!"

According to the county clerk's office, the turnout for the primary election in Middlesex County was only 9 percent. The county has 553,574 registered voters but only 52,126 cast their ballots.

Carley, who has been mayor since 2018, will take on the Republican nominee Michael Havardansky in November.

Councilman Kenneth Bierman, who ran unopposed, received 2,288 votes. He will seek reelection in November and will face Republican candidate John J. Anthony.

The vote tallies remain unofficial until they are certified later in June by the Middlesex County Clerk's office.

(This post has been updated with a quote from Carley)

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