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Schaffer Unanimously Reelected Somerset County Democratic Chair at Quadrennial Reorganization Meeting

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For more than half a century, Governor Richard J. Codey served the people of New Jersey with integrity, compassion, and a somewhat wicked sense of humor. I am proud to have been able to work with him to elect President O...

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Statement by Veterans Caucus Chairman Marco Laguna:

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This week, the Somerset County Democrats held their annual summer pool party, which included the famous Dunk a Politician Auction.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nMarch 15, 2025\nContact: Adam Cohen\ndirector@somersetdems.com\n201-563-6945

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Keynote Speaker Ken Martin, Minnesota Chair, Rallied Local Faithful Behind Harris/Walz and Entire Democratic Ticket Raising over $200,000 for the Somerset Dems

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Statement By Peg Schaffer\nChair of the Somerset County Democratic Organization\nVice Chair of the NJ Democratic Committee\n

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Donald Payne served the people of New Jersey and the United States with dignity and honor for more than a decade, and his passing is a great loss to us all. Congressman Payne was a great advocate for health care, equal p...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/scdc-chair-peg-schaffer-on-the-passing-of-donald-payne-jr","title":"SCDC Chair Peg Schaffer On The Passing Of Donald Payne Jr. ","summary":"Donald Payne served the people of New Jersey and the United States with dignity and honor for more than a decade, and his passing is a great loss to us all. Congressman Payne was a great advocate for health care, equal p...","date_modified":"2024-04-24T20:16:11Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-county-democrats%E2%80%99-annual-%E2%80%9Ccomedy-and-cocktails%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

The Somerset County Democrats held their annual “Comedy and Cocktails” fundraiser on April 18 at the Bridgewater Manor. Chair Peg Schaffer emceed the event, hosted by comedian Joey Novick and headlined by comedian Steve ...

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For immediate release: March 7, 2024 Contact: Adam Cohen, SCDC Executive Director director@somersetdems.com

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“Today we learned that our good friend Marie Scannell passed away, and I could not be more devastated. Marie was a force in our community as the chair of the Somerset County Democratic Party and South Bound Brook Democra...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/scdc-chair-peg-schaffer-on-the-passing-of-marie-scannell","title":"SCDC Chair Peg Schaffer on the Passing of Marie Scannell","summary":"“Today we learned that our good friend Marie Scannell passed away, and I could not be more devastated. Marie was a force in our community as the chair of the Somerset County Democratic Party and South Bound Brook Democra...","date_modified":"2024-01-03T01:17:56Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/scdcs-michael-goldberg-named-to-rvcc-board-of-trustees","html_content":"

The Somerset County Democratic Committee is proud to share that Michael Goldberg has been named to the RVCC Board of Trustees. Mike is a Democratic County Committeemember representing Hillsborough's District 5, Parliamen...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/scdcs-michael-goldberg-named-to-rvcc-board-of-trustees","title":"SCDC's Michael Goldberg Named to RVCC Board of Trustees","summary":"The Somerset County Democratic Committee is proud to share that Michael Goldberg has been named to the RVCC Board of Trustees. Mike is a Democratic County Committeemember representing Hillsborough's District 5, Parliamen...","date_modified":"2023-12-22T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-county-democratic-chair-and-nj-democratic-vice-chair-peg","html_content":"

Somerset County Democratic Chair and NJ Democratic Vice Chair Peg Schaffer’s Statement On Menendez Indictment

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I'm disappointed by the recent actions of the New Jersey ABC making it harder for the local breweries we know and love to do business. As County Commissioner, I've made sure that we support our breweries and distilleries...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/statement-by-deputy-director-commissioner-melonie-marano","title":"Statement by Deputy Director Commissioner Melonie Marano","summary":"I'm disappointed by the recent actions of the New Jersey ABC making it harder for the local breweries we know and love to do business. As County Commissioner, I've made sure that we support our breweries and distilleries...","date_modified":"2022-07-21T16:52:27Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-dems-welcome-elliot-schneier-as-new-executive-director","html_content":"

Somerville, NJ – The Somerset County Democrats are pleased to announce that they have hired Elliot Schneier, former Political Director for the Morris County Democrats, as their new Executive Director.

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-dems-welcome-elliot-schneier-as-new-executive-director","title":"Somerset Dems Welcome Elliot Schneier as New Executive Director","summary":"Somerville, NJ – The Somerset County Democrats are pleased to announce that they have hired Elliot Schneier, former Political Director for the Morris County Democrats, as their new Executive Director.","date_modified":"2022-07-06T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-democratic-committee-holds-annual-comedy-and-cocktails","html_content":"

Bridgewater, NJ - Last night, June 30th, at Bridgewater Manor, the Somerset Democrats gathered for their annual Comedy and Cocktails event. In attendance were many of Somerset’s Democratic elected officials both state an...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-democratic-committee-holds-annual-comedy-and-cocktails","title":"Somerset Democratic Committee Holds Annual Comedy and Cocktails ","summary":"Bridgewater, NJ - Last night, June 30th, at Bridgewater Manor, the Somerset Democrats gathered for their annual Comedy and Cocktails event. In attendance were many of Somerset’s Democratic elected officials both state an...","date_modified":"2022-07-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/call-to-action-by-somerset-county-democratic-chair-peg-schaffer","html_content":"

CALL TO ACTION  BY SOMERSET COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIR PEG SCHAFFER ON THE RADICAL REPUBLICAN OVERTURNING OF PRECEDENT AND THE RELEGATION OF AMERICAN WOMEN TO SECOND CLASS CITIZENS

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Somerset County Democrats Chair Peg Schaffer has named Paul Blodgett of Montgomery to lead the SCDC Veterans Caucus.\n

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SOMERVILLE – The Somerset County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce its new Business Liaison Team. Led by longtime committee member and business leader Ron Yoder, the organization aims to be a resource for small...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/scdc-announces-new-business-liaison-team","title":"SCDC Announces New Business Liaison Team","summary":"SOMERVILLE – The Somerset County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce its new Business Liaison Team. Led by longtime committee member and business leader Ron Yoder, the organization aims to be a resource for small...","date_modified":"2021-08-16T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/scdc-statement-on-jack-ciattarelli%E2%80%99s-lgbtq-remarks","html_content":"

“The difference between Democrats and Republicans in Somerset County couldn’t be clearer when it comes to representing everyone as opposed to picking sides. The report today that Jack Ciattarelli, the top of the GOP tick...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/scdc-statement-on-jack-ciattarelli%E2%80%99s-lgbtq-remarks","title":"SCDC Statement on Jack Ciattarelli’s LGBTQ+ Remarks","summary":"“The difference between Democrats and Republicans in Somerset County couldn’t be clearer when it comes to representing everyone as opposed to picking sides. The report today that Jack Ciattarelli, the top of the GOP tick...","date_modified":"2021-07-15T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-county-democratic-committee-hires-new-executive-director","html_content":"

Somerville, NJ – Following resounding Democratic victories up and down the ballot in the 2020 election, the Somerset County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce that it has hired a new Executive Director, Louis Da...

","url":"https://somersetcountydemocrats.org/archived-stuff/f/somerset-county-democratic-committee-hires-new-executive-director","title":"Somerset County Democratic Committee Hires New Executive Director","summary":"Somerville, NJ – Following resounding Democratic victories up and down the ballot in the 2020 election, the Somerset County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce that it has hired a new Executive Director, Louis Da...","date_modified":"2021-05-06T00:00:00Z"}]}