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In 2020, with the pandemic raging, our state implemented that everyone would vote by mail and if you didn’t vote by mail, you voted via a provisional ballot. The turnout was huge! 73.85% of all voters in Somerset County voted. In 2020, Somerset County backed Joe Biden for President, Cory Booker for Senate, Singleterry and […]
‘Tis the season to count blessings, and the BTDC has certainly been blessed to call Fred Douglis its treasurer for the past several years. In fact, not only has Fred graciously managed finances for the committee, but he’s served as treasurer for the past several season’s local election campaigns as well. Fred and his wife, […]
Hello! As Thanksgiving is upon us, I wish to acknowledge and thank Elizabeth (Liz) Graner and Adam Subervi for saying “yes!” to running for Township Committee on the Democratic ticket, to Suzanne Glassman for serving as the campaign manager, and for the work of the Campaign and Executive Committee and many volunteers who gave their time […]
Hello! The election is just days away. Voting is a right and a privilege, and I urge you to join the blue wave and elect Democratic leadership up and down the ticket. Here in Bernards Township fall is upon us, and there is an array of activities and programs that we can all participate in outdoors […]
At the BTDC, we pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of leaders at the helm, committed to changing the local political landscape for the better. One of them happens to be Jennifer Aaron, our Vice Chair. Jen joined our committee as a district representative in 2021, and was elected Vice Chair in 2023. Her […]
When I moved to Bernards Township 20 years ago, I was a Republican.
Adam’s public testimony on the Allen Road project.
Thank you to those who joined the Township memorial service on September 11, including among others, our candidates Liz Graner and Adam Subervi, and County Commissioner Sara Sooy.
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Ana duarte mcCarthy
On January 2, 2024, Ana Duarte McCarthy was sworn into office for a three year term. Bernards Township gained an incredible, compassionate leader committed to serving our community.
Ana continues to serve on our Democratic Committee, representing District 5, and was formerly treasurer when the Democratic Committee was newly formed in back in 2017.
For more information on current issues before the Township Committee, take a look at Ana's monthly updates.
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The Bernards Township Democratic Committee (BTDC) is dedicated to making our town a better place to live and work, and to solving local issues with transparency, balance and compassion. The committee is made up of a diverse group of conscientious and engaged residents: Men and women in our community, representing a broad range, among other attributes, of cultural backgrounds, races and ethnicities, religions, ages, education and professional experience.
We offer Bernards Township another option at the polls for a new perspective on local government. We are dedicated to bringing a balanced democracy and transparency to the Township Committee.
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