In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 72.0% of the vote (1,249 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 26.0% (451 votes), and other candidates with 2.0% (34 votes), among the 1,759 ballots cast by the borough's 4,253 registered voters (25 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 41.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,292 votes (60.9% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 562 votes (26.5% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 202 votes (9.5% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 22 votes (1.0% vs. 0.7%), among the 2,120 ballots cast by the borough's 3,948 registered voters, yielding a 53.7% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county).2009 Governor: Somerset County , New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed February 13, 2013.
in the 2013 gubernatorial election republican chris christie received 720% of the vote (1249 cast) ahead of democrat barbara buono with 260% (451 votes) and other candidates with 20% (34 votes) among the 1759 ballots cast by the borough's 4253 registered voters (25 ballots were spoiled) for a turnout of 414% in the 2009 gubernatorial election republican chris christie received 1292 votes (609% vs 558% countywide) ahead of democrat jon corzine with 562 votes (265% vs 341%) independent chris daggett with 202 votes (95% vs 87%) and other candidates with 22 votes (10% vs 07%) among the 2120 ballots cast by the borough's 3948 registered voters yielding a 537% turnout (vs 525% in the county)2009 governor somerset county  new jersey department of state division of elections december 31 2009 accessed february 13 2013