A key vote is scheduled for Saturday in Bergen County, where Republicans in the 39th district will pick a new Assemblyman to replace John Rooney. Rooney, who has served in the Legislature since 1983, announced this week that he will not seek re-election. Democrats have not won this district since 1977.
Four Republicans are seeking the endorsement of the Northeast Republican Organization (NERO): Assemblywoman Charlotte Vandervalk (R-Montvale), Washington Township Committeeman Robert Schroeder, former River Edge Councilman John Felice, and Harrington Park Councilman Thomas Bettancourt. The Bergen County Republican Organization will award the organization line to the winner of the NERO convention.
In an intramural contest for the Bergen County Convention, NERO voters will also endorse two Freeholder candidates. There will also be a vote to endorse a candidate for Governor. Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie will attend the NERO convention. Bergen County resident Steven Lonegan announced this week that he will no longer compete for GOP organization endorsements. Lonegan will be in Palm Beach, Florida tomorrow to address potential donors at a Club for Growth meeting.
