Ocean County Republicans are shaking up their slate of candidates for the upcoming elections, as two veteran lawmakers face the prospect of losing their spots on the organization line. The party's screening committee has denied party support to seven-term Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove and six-term Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, prompting the recommendation of new candidates to take their place. Stafford Mayor Greg Myhre has been suggested to replace Gove, while Toms River school board member Ashley Lamb and former Brick Councilwoman Ruthanne Scaturro are set to replace McGuckin. However, candidates can still compete at the Ocean County GOP convention next month, and it remains to be seen who will ultimately make it onto the organization line.
Here's what you need to know:
- Ocean County Republicans move to drop two veteran lawmakers from their organization line
- Party support denied to Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin
- Republicans recommend Stafford Mayor Greg Myhre to replace Gove
- Toms River school board member Ashley Lamb and former Brick Councilwoman Ruthanne Scaturro replace McGuckin
- Screening committee is the first stage toward awarding the organization line, candidates can still compete at the Ocean County GOP convention
- Former Barnegat Mayor John Novak expected to continue his Assembly bid in the 9th district at the convention
- McGuckin could still win the convention if the current Toms River Republican Club remains certified
- Scaturro's selection was a surprise, the front runner was Cathy Lindenbaum
- Screening committee recommends Frank Sadeghi to run for Ocean County Commissioner
