New Jersey communications lead to Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver and Former Democratic Assembly Candidate, Gina Trish, will assume the role of Chairwoman for the Blairstown Democratic Committee in Warren County.

A full slate of Democrats will challenge entrenched GOP politicians in state- and countywide elections this year.

Sean Clarkin of Vernon has dropped out of the Democratic Assembly race following an announcement that Gina Trish and Kate Matteson plan to run as a team. They will be competing with Michael Pirog in the June 6 primary.