Multiple New Jersey Primaries Feature Crowded Council Races June 10

Several local elections are underway in New Jersey, with multiple contested primaries shaping the political landscape. In Palmyra, voters will choose among Democratic and Republican candidates for council seats in both three-year and unexpired terms, with general elections set for November. The Toms River Township Council election features a highly contested Republican primary for all four ward seats, where Mayor Daniel Rodrick supports four candidates hoping to secure a majority on the council amid internal GOP disputes. Incumbents Justin Lamb, William Byrne, Jim Quinlisk, and David Ciccozzi each face challengers, with the GOP primaries marked by factional disagreements, including endorsements split between Mayor Rodrick and the Ocean County GOP Chairman. On the Democratic side, only Ward 4 has a contested primary. Meanwhile, in Virginia, six Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor are campaigning across the state, addressing regional concerns and preparing for the June 17 primary against Republican John Reid.