RANDOLPH, N.J. — Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi and three local mayors are backing Republican businessman Anthony Somma in his bid to win back the LD25 Assembly seat Democrat Marisa Sweeney captured in 2025.
Somma announced 21 endorsements Thursday for his 2027 Republican primary campaign. Rockaway Township Mayor Joe Jackson, Butler Mayor Ryan Martinez and Wharton Mayor Bill Chegwidden joined Grossi on the list, along with former Assemblyman Christian Barranco:
“I’ve already raised over $50,000 and knocked on thousands of doors,” said Somma, who launched his campaign several months ago.
He cited tax cuts, fair funding for Highlands communities and relief from state mandates that drive up property taxes as his priorities.
In neighboring LD26, Assemblyman Jay Webber announced he’ll run to succeed retiring State Senator Joe Pennacchio. Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo became the first Republican to enter the race for Webber’s Assembly seat and will forgo reelection to the county board. Assemblyman Brian Bergen ruled out a Senate bid and is seeking reelection.
