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Campaign 2026

The 2026 Republican Campaign

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

  1. Register to vote by October 13 21 days before the election
  2. Early in-person voting October 24 – November 1 At any Somerset County early voting site
  3. Election Day November 3 Polls open 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Bernards Township Committee · 2 seats

Vote for both: Paul Humbert and Kirsten Light

Two of the five Township Committee seats are up this year. Our candidates bring financial discipline, local experience, and a plain commitment to keeping Bernards the town residents chose.

Paul Humbert

For Bernards Township Committee

Paul Humbert

RMC Endorsed Candidate

Paul Humbert is committed to serving the residents of Bernards Township with integrity, common sense, and a focus on the issues that matter most to our community.

  • Responsible growth that preserves the character of our town
  • Smart financial management to protect taxpayers
  • Public safety and support for our first responders
  • Thoughtful planning for the future of Bernards Township
More about Paul

A dedicated community member, Paul believes local government works best when it is transparent, responsive, and focused on long-term planning rather than short-term decisions. He is running for Township Committee to ensure Bernards continues to be a place where families, seniors, and businesses can thrive.

Paul describes himself as a fiscal conservative with a live-and-let-live approach to social issues: a moderate for a moderate town. Throughout the campaign he has focused on bringing people together around shared goals, keeping the quality of life residents expect while making sure the township is prepared for the challenges ahead. He believes leadership means showing up, listening, and making decisions that reflect the best interests of the entire community.

Also on Paul's list

  • Local control and pushing back on mandates from Trenton
  • Opposing out-of-scale redevelopment, including the Route 202 townhouse proposal

“Bernards Township deserves thoughtful leadership, responsible planning, and decisions that put our residents first.”

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Kirsten Light

For Bernards Township Committee

Kirsten Light

Independent Republican Candidate

A lifelong New Jerseyan and Bernards Township resident since 2010, Kirsten Light is a CPA and former Board of Education member who wants to bring the same results-driven approach to the Township Committee.

  • Control taxes while maintaining community services
  • Bring professional financial oversight to the township budget
  • Keep our schools and neighborhoods safe
  • Deliver measurable results, not promises
More about Kirsten

Kirsten lives in Basking Ridge with her husband Frank, her daughter Caeli, a 2022 Ridge High School graduate, and her son Jaxon, who attends Liberty Corner Elementary. When she saw the quality of the schools beginning to decline while taxes soared, she ran for the Board of Education and served the community for three years.

As Finance Committee Chair and a member of the Facilities and Operations Committee, she held school property-tax increases to 0.73% and then 0%, saving the community more than $5 million without cutting services or staff. Teachers received raises, and she personally championed adding four new police officers to serve at each of the elementary schools. She now wants to bring innovative solutions that show results like these to the Township Committee.

Background

  • Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information Technology Professional
  • Director, Tax Transformation and Strategic Alliances Leader, Andersen Group
  • B.S. Accounting, Rutgers University; Masters Certificate in Business Intelligence, Villanova
  • Bernards Township Board of Education, 2022 to 2024
  • Representative, Bernards Township Republican Municipal Committee, since 2024
  • Vice President, Region 3, New Jersey Federation of Republican Women
  • Board member, Ridge Youth Sports boys lacrosse; former FC Berna trustee and coach
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Somerset County Board of Commissioners · 2 seats

Dan Gallic and Rocky Ganta for County Commissioner

The Somerset County Republican Organization has endorsed two candidates for the Board of County Commissioners. Both are longtime Somerset County residents with deep experience in local planning and public service.

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Dan Gallic

For Somerset County Commissioner

Dan Gallic

  • Watchung Hills Regional School Board member
  • Longtime Warren Township Planning Board chairman
  • Expert in artificial intelligence software and emerging FinTech markets
  • Department of Defense contractor with top secret clearance for over 10 years
  • Former member, Somerset County Open Space Advisory Committee and Board of Mental Health
  • Husband and father of eight
Rakesh "Rocky" Ganta

For Somerset County Commissioner

Rakesh "Rocky" Ganta

  • President and owner, RLG Environmental, Inc.; partner, Evergreen Geotech and Drilling
  • Trustee and board secretary, NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association
  • Member, Warren Township Planning Board and Environmental Commission
  • Honorary member, Warren Township P.B.A.; member, Warren Township Lions Club
  • B.S. Civil Engineering, Osmania University; M.S. Environmental Engineering, NJIT
  • Husband and father of two

Three ways to help before November 3

Local races are won by neighbors talking to neighbors. Pick one and we will take it from there.

  1. 1

    Make a plan to vote

    Check your registration, find your polling place or an early voting site, and request a mail ballot if you need one.

    How to vote
  2. 2

    Volunteer or request a lawn sign

    Knock doors, make calls, host a coffee, or put a sign on your lawn. Every hour and every sign counts in a township race.

    Email the committee
  3. 3

    Chip in

    Mailers, signs, and events are paid for by residents like you. Contributions to the committee support the whole Republican ticket.

    Donate