Democratic Organization's Candidate Drops from Race

A surprise primary battle for the Democratic nomination to run for a Township Committee seat has fizzled, after one of the candidates, William Kole, announced he recently moved out of town.

Kole had the endrosement of the official Democratic Party, but John Reddan, a member of the township's Historic Preservation Committee, had also filed for the nomination with the endorsement of the Hillsborough Democratic Alliance.

Both names will appear on Tuesday's primary ballots, and should Kole garner the most votes, the Hillsborough Democratic Organization will put the name of Atkinson Circle resident Lisa Drozd on the November ballot, according to Michael Goldberg, chairman of the Democratic Organization. 

“This development occurred after the deadline to change candidates’ names on the Primary Ballot had already passed,” Goldberg said. “We are disappointed but certainly understand Mr. Kole’s personal decision to relocate.” 

Drozd, a 20-year resident of Hillsborough, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is a successful business owner. 

This article was edited to correct the information regarding the manner the process for substituting the candidates' names.