Next week, Sussex County Democratic Committee member and Newton resident Ben Silva will take part in the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia as a member of the New Jersey delegation.

All three candidates seeking to take on incumbent GOP Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen in this year’s general election appeared at last night’s meeting of the Sussex County Democratic Committee. After brief opening statements, they answered questions covering a wide range of topics including the military budget, healthcare and international trade agreements.

The Sparta Municipal Democratic Committee sponsored a booth at yesterday’s celebration of Sparta Day.

The Sussex County Democratic Committee has invited all three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the Eleventh Congressional District to speak at the SCDC meeting on May 18, 2016. Candidates Joseph Wenzel (left in picture), Lee Anne Brogowski (middle) and Richard McFarlane have confirmed that they will take part in the meeting.

During Thursday's meeting, the SCDC was briefed about the status of the congressional campaigns affecting the county.

On Thursday evening, candidates Joseph M. Wenzel (left) and Richard McFarlane (right) sought the endorsement of Morris County Democratic Committee to challenge incumbent CD11 Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen in this year’s election.

A challenger has stepped up to challenge Rodney Frelinghuysen in the 11th Congressional District.