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SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter convened the County’s Board of Canvassers to certify the winners of the November 7, 2023 General Election today. The certification completes the counting of ballots by the Board of Elections and sets the stage for notification to the New Jersey Secretary of State following the Thanksgiving break.
“We are very pleased with how the 2023 general election proceeded in Somerset County, and commend every candidate and voter for participating in the democratic process,” said Clerk Peter. “The continued partnership and cooperation of our municipal clerks, County Board of Elections, and my office in conducting elections gives me confidence that we are ready for a successful 2024 Presidential Primary and General Election.”
The Somerset County Board of Canvassers is a statutory body made up of the Somerset County Clerk and the members of the Somerset County Board of Elections. The Board of Canvassers meets 15 days after the election to review and certify the results, and is required to send the certification to the New Jersey Secretary of State within five days.
Results for the 2023 General Election can be found on the Somerset County Clerk’s Interactive Election website at https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Somerset/119024/web.317647/. Historic election results are also available at https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Somerset/.
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