Meet the Candidates: Salem County Elections 2024

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DEADLINE IN NJ: TUESDAY, OCT. 15, 2024

ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 2024

MAIL-IN BALLOTS CURRENTLY DISTRIBUTED

We're all probably sick of hearing the names Trump, Harris, Vance, and Walz — but some may not know the candidates closer to home. 

I received my mail-in ballot on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, and some of the names I knew, some I did not. So, here is a helpful guide to who is running in our local elections in 2024. 

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SALEM COUNTY SHERIFF

Chuck Miller, Republican 

Leroy Pierce, Democrat 

Notes: Vote for one. Chuck Miller is the current incumbent.

SALEM COUNTY CLERK

Dale Cross, Republican

Charlyn Martin, Republican

Notes: Vote for one. Dale Cross is the current incumbent.

SALEM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Ben H. Laury, Republican

Gordon "Mickey" Ostrum, Republican

Nelson Carney Jr., Democrat

Germer Y. Ledford, Democrat

Notes: Vote for two. Ben Laury is the current director of the commission, Mickey Ostrum is the deputy directory.

PILESGROVE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Kevin Eachus, Republican

No nomination made for Democrat

Notes: Vote for one. Kevin Eachus is the current Mayor of Pilesgrove Twp.

WOODSTOWN BUROUGH COUNCIL

Tara Mazer, Democrat

Jesse Stemberger, Democrat

Stacy Shorter-Carney, Democrat

Glenn Merkle, Republican

Trudy Spence-Parker, Republican

Noah Tighe, Republican

Notes: Vote for three. Glenn Merkle is the current Council President. Stacy Shorter-Carney is also an incumbent. The third open seat is currently held by Kristin Nixon. She is not running for re-election.

WOODSTOWN-PILESGROVE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Alice Wofsy

Kristina Johnston

Erin Hitchner

Carey Italiano

Notes: Vote for two. This race is considered nonpartisan, as the candidates do not declare a political party. Italiano and Hitchner are the current incumbents.