County Democratic political organization announces its slate for 2011 legislative primaries

HUDSON COUNTY — Who’s being backed by the powerful longtime Democratic organization in Hudson County?
Today, Chairman Mark Smith announced the slate that will be running under the banner of the Hudson County Democratic Organization in the upcoming June 7 primaries for state Senate, Assembly, county offices, and other races.
This past weekend, some of the boundaries of the districts shifted due to the Census numbers, meaning legislators who lived in certain towns may now be in a new district.
The HCDO’s candidates are as follows:

County candidates
Hudson County Executive – Thomas A. DeGise
Hudson County Register – Pamela Gardner

District 31 State Legislative Candidates
State Senate – Sandra B. Cunningham
State Assembly – Charles Mainor
State Assembly – Jason O’Donnell

District 32 State Legislative Candidates
State Senate – Nicholas J. Sacco
State Assembly – Angelica Maria Jimenez
State Assembly – Vincent Prieto

District 33 State Legislative Candidates

State Senate – Brian P. Stack
State Assembly – Sean Connors
State Assembly – Ruben J. Ramos, Jr.

Candidates for Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders

District 1 – Doreen M. DiDomenico
District 2 – William O’Dea
District 3 – Jeffrey Dublin
District 4 – Eliu Rivera
District 5 – Anthony L. Romano, Jr.
District 6 – Tilo E. Rivas
District 7 – Jose C. Munoz
District 8 – Thomas Liggio
District 9 – Albert J. Cifelli

Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairman Mark Smith said “I am confident that we have assembled a team that is both diverse and qualified to represent the interests of Hudson County. As we slowly rebound from a national recession, it is important to have public officials who will fight for our well being and adequately represent our interests. We look forward to hitting the campaign trail and continuing to listen to issues that matter to residents.”

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