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Branchville was the third municipality to see a newcomer lead the pack, with Russell Bellis Jr. earning 102 votes for the first of two nominations on the Republican line. The second spot remains up for grabs, as the county website shows incumbent Steven Shechner and challenger Troy Orr tied with 64 votes each.  In Andover, Eric Karr earned the nod for one of two Republican seats along with Mayor Janis McGovern. The challenger received 434 votes and McGovern 445, giving the pair — who ran as...

New Jersey Herald NEWTON — Registered Democrats and Republicans will go to the polls Tuesday in the states primary election to decide which candidates will carry the party banner into the November elections. The County Clerks office will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for early in-person voting. It is too late to apply for a mail-in ballot, however, the clerks office will be open during normal business hours Friday and Monday for people to apply for a ballot in person. The office i...