County Freeholder in 1998) assumed New Jersey party leadership on December 30. In January 2019, Martin Marks, former mayor of Scotch Plains, alongside Harris Pappas, announced their independent candidacy for the New Jersey's 21st Legislative District, under the banner of "Conservative" in the 2019 New Jersey elections. Both would go on to lose handily with 1.05% and 0.99% respectively. See also Conservatism in the United States Conservative Party of New York Political party strength in New Jersey References External links New Jersey Conservative Party Home Page Political parties established in 1992 Defunct state and local conservative parties in the United States Conservative Party Regional and state political parties in the United States 1992 establishments in New Jersey