Former Assemblyman Barranco challenges Mayor Wilsusen in Jefferson GOP primary
Jefferson Township is among the top municipal races to watch this Tuesday as a former state lawmaker runs against the sitting mayor.
New Jersey Globe has listed Jefferson Township alongside Bloomfield, Elizabeth, and Livingston as one of the best local races in the state for Tuesday's primaries. The outlet highlights several versions of its list featuring these key contests across Morris County.
Inside NJ reports a direct collision between Mayor Eric Wilsusen and challenger Christian Barranco within the Republican primary. Campaign signs are visible throughout town, with some supporting the mayor and others backing Barranco under his Save Jefferson slogan.
Barranco is a former state Assemblyman from District 25 who lost his seat last fall before deciding to run for mayor against Wilsusen. This matchup represents a significant local contest as voters head to the polls this week.
Sources
- 44 municipal primaries we’re watching on Tuesday (newjerseyglobe.com)
- GOP Primary Collision in Jefferson (insidernj.com)