Election Results: Who Won In Watchung, Green Brook?

The unofficial primary results for Somerset County are in.

Out of 212,280 registered county voters, only 55,805 voted on Tuesday.

Watchung Race:

In Watchung there are two three-year seats up for grabs.

• Republican William Nehls - 511 votes
• Republican George Sopko - 521 votes

Green Brook Race:

In Green Brook, four candidates are vying for two three-year seats.

• Republican Gerard Searfoss - 440 votes
• Republican James Benscoter - 430 votes
• Democrat Michelle Previtera - 383 votes
• Democrat Deborah Bort - 376 votes

Presidential Race:

• Republican Donald Trump - 16,861 votes
• Republican John R. Kasich - 4,136 votes
• Republican Ted Cruz - 1,345 votes
• Democrat Hillary Clinton - 19,483 votes
• Democrat Bernie Sanders - 12,151 votes

Sheriff Race

The primary race for Somerset County Sheriff's position, one three-year term, had one incumbent republican and contested on the Democrat side with two candidates.

• Incumbent Republican Frank Provenzano of Raritan - 19,917 votes
• Democrat Darrin Russo of Somerset - 17,887 votes
• Democrat Alexander E. Clark of Somerset - 10,525 votes

Freeholder Race

The Democrat spot was contested as two ran for one three-year Freeholder position for Somerset County. One uncontested republican also ran.

• Republican Incumbent Patricia “Pat” Walsh of Green Brook - 19,614 votes
• Democrat Maria L. Rodriguez of Bridgewater - 18,197 votes
• Democrat Lisa A. Kazmier of Manville - 10,406 votes