Stern to run unopposed in Democratic primary on June 8 Stern to run unopposed in Democratic primary on June 8 × Democratic candidate Nadine Stern (center) is running in the June 8 primary. PHOTO COURTESY OF NADINE STERN One candidate will compete unopposed in the 2021 Democratic primary for one of two open seats on the Pennington Council. There are also no Republican candidates filed for the Republican primary. The Pennington Council has 6-0 Democratic majority. The governing body consists of Council President Catherine Chandler, Councilwoman Deborah Gnatt, Councilman Charles Marciante, Councilwoman Beverly Mills, Councilwoman Liz Semple and Councilman Ken Gross. The current terms of Gnatt and Semple end Dec. 31.