Hillsborough Democrats announce 2026 committee slate

Hillsborough Democrats announced their municipal slate for next year as they seek to flip the township committee from GOP hands.

The 2026 Hillsborough committee slate will consist of incumbent Committeewoman Samantha Hand and US Army Veteran and community volunteer Meghann Valeo. The Somerset County town is currently held by Republicans in a 3-2 margin, but Democrats in the town are looking to build upon their strong 2026 and wrest control from the GOP.

“We could not have two better candidates for Township Committee in Samantha and Meghann, two women who embody Hillsborough’s long history of community volunteerism,” said Hillsborough Democratic Organization Chair Michele Kidd. “Whether coaching youth sports, raising funds for our local fire departments, or fighting on foreign battlefields, Hand and Valeo have proven their commitment to public service.”

Last month, Democrat Jill Gomez defeated incumbent Republican John Ciccarelli 55%-45%.


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