Politics & Government

6 Democrats, No Republicans Running for Morristown Council Seats

Mayor Tim Dougherty is seeking re-election and running unopposed this year.

Voters in Morristown will have a choice when they head to the polls for the primary election in June. With the deadline for candidate petitions behind us, six Democrats have emerged in the race for three seats on Morristown town council. 

In the Democratic primary, three town council members at large are up for re-election and there are three challengers:

  • Council President Michelle Dupree Harris
  • Council Member Kevin Gsell
  • Council Member Toshiba Foster
  • Tom Alexander
  • Planning board member Michael Pooler
  • Jessica Williamson

Mayor Tim Dougherty is unopposed, and no Republicans filed for the primary. The filing deadline was 4 p.m. Monday and June 4 party primaries will nominate candidates for general elections in November. Check out this Patch article for a look at Morris Township and Morris Plains' races.

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