When is the primary election?

The primary election is on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Which offices are on the ballot in Mercer County?

Federal, county, and local offices including U.S. Senate, U.S. House (3rd and 12th districts), sheriff, surrogate, county commissioners, and various municipal positions.

How do I know which local races apply to me?

Check your municipality or ward listed (for example East Windsor, Ewing, Hamilton, Princeton, Trenton) to see the specific contests in your area.

May 9, 2026 Public Hearing: Mercer County, NJ

NOTICE TO VOTERS A PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2 nd , 2026, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. AND 8:00 P.M. FOR THE ELECTION OF CANDIDATES TO THE FOLLOWING OFFICES: 3 rd Congressional 12th Congressional East Windsor, Hamilton, Hightstown, Robbinsville Ewing, Hopewell Boro., Hopewell Twp., Lawrence Twp, Pennington, Princeton, Trenton and West Windsor U.S. Senate - 6 Year Term - Vote for One 1A Cory BOOKER (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) ------- 1A Richard TABOR (By the People, For the People) 2A Robert S. LEBOVICS (America First Always) 3A Alex Zdan (America First Republicans) 4A Justin MURPHY (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) U.S. House of Representatives 3 rd Congressional District - 2 Year Term - Vote for One 1B Herb CONAWAY (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) -------- 1B Michael P. McGUIRE (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) 2B Justin BARBERA (America First Grassroots Republican) 3B Jason CULLEN (Affordability and Accountability) U.S. House of Representatives 12 th Congressional District - 2 Year Term - Vote for One 1B Sujit SINGH (Your Voice, Ideas, Concerns Matter) 2B Sam WANG (A Scientist to Save Our Democracy) 3B Matt ADAMS (Integrity, Accountability and Leadership) 4B Squire SERVANCE (Mercer County Democrats for Change) 5B Brad COHEN (Standing Up for What's Right) 6B Kyle LITTLE (Fighter Against Fascism) 7B Shanel Y. ROBINSON (Veteran. Trailblazer. Leader) 8B Adam HAMAWY (Doctor. Veteran. Healthcare, Not Bombs.) 9B Elijah DIXON (Dream Forward NJ) 10B Adrian O. MAPP (Your Voice Our Voice) 11B Jay VAINGANKAR (New Generation Fighting MAGA & Extremism) 12B Sue ALTMAN (Progressive Champion for Working Families) 13B Verlina REYNOLDS-JACKSON (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) -------- 1B Gregg MELE (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) Mercer County Sheriff – 3 Year Term – Vote for One 1C John A. “Jack” KEMLER (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) -------- 1C David MEISWINKLE (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) Mercer County Surrogate – 5 Year Term – Vote for One 1D Diane GEROFSKY (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) -------- 1D Priscilla DeVINE (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) Board of County Commissioners - 3 Year Term - Vote for Two 1E Nakia White BARR (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 2E Lucylle RS WALTER (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 3E John A. CIMINO (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) -------- 1E Shaolin BROWN (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) 2E Donald OBER (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) East Windsor Township Council - 1 Year Unexpired Term - Vote for One 1F Richard ELAND (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) --------- Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-17 Ewing Township Mayor – 4 Year Term – Vote for One 1F Bert H. STEINMANN (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) --------- 1F Jessica J. MARASCO (Ewing Republican Committee Officially Endorsed Candidate) Council - 4 Year Term - Vote for Two 1G Carl BENEDETTI, Jr. (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 2G Sarah STEWARD (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 3G Kathleen Culliton WOLLERT (Democrat) --------- 1G James W. ANDERSON (Ewing Republican Committee Officially Endorsed Candidate) 2G John Wesley BROWN II (Ewing Republican Committee Officially Endorsed Candidate) Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-27 Hamilton Township Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-6 Hightstown Borough Mayor – 4 Year Term – Vote for One 1F Susan BLUTH (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) --------- 1F NO PETITION FILED (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) Common Council - 3 Year Term - Vote for Two 1G Alexander COSTANTINO (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 2G Michael BOLLENTIN (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) --------- Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-4 Hopewell Borough Common Council - 3 Year Term - Vote for Two 1F Justine LEVINE (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 2F Sheri HOOK (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) ------- Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-2 Hopewell Township Committee - 3 Year Term - Vote for Two 1F Kevin D. KUCHINSKI (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 2F Michael RUGER (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) ------- 1F John R. HART, Jr. (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-14 Lawrence Township Council - 1 Year Unexpired Term - Vote for One 1F Bonne GIGLIO (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) --------- Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-20 Pennington Borough Common Council - 3 Year Term - Vote for Two 1F Catherine “Kit” CHANDLER (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 2F John J. VALENZA II (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) ------ Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-3 Princeton Council - 3 Year Term - Vote for Two 1F Marina RUBINA (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 2F David COHEN (Mercer County Democratic Organization Endorsed) 3F Kemilola Leanna JAHNKE (no slogan) 4F Jon DURBIN (Proven Community Leader) ------- 1F Antonio MEROLLI (Endorsed Mercer County Regular Organization Republican) Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-20 Robbinsville Township Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-9 Trenton – North Ward Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-12 Trenton – South Ward Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-9 Trenton – East Ward Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-8 Trenton – West Ward Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-17 West Windsor Township Democratic Members of County Committee 2 Year Term - Vote for Two Districts 1-22 Prt fee:$272.30 May 9, 24 -1a

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