Scharfenberger, Flynn announce re-election bid

New Jersey Globe

Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) and Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-Holmdel) officially launched their re-election campaign for the Assembly on Wednesday.

The pair are strong favorites to win re-election in the 13th legislative district, a solidly Republican district in Monmouth County. In their campaign announcement, the legislators said they plan to continue their work for affordability and against tax hikes and crime.

“In these challenging times, Monmouth County residents deserve leaders who won’t back down when it comes to protecting our communities,” Flynn said in a release. “We’ve been the voice in Trenton fighting for fair educational funding to ensure our schools and taxpayers aren’t left scrambling due to state aid cuts.”

The pair cruised to re-election in 2023, beating their Democratic opponents about 29%-21% each.

Scharfenberger, a former Middletown mayor, joined the Assembly in 2020 and Flynn, who won a tight 2021 primary, entered the ranks of the lower chamber in 2022. “As Republicans, we understand the values and priorities of Monmouth County,” Scharfenberger said. “We’ve fought against reckless spending, dangerous overdevelopment, and policies that hurt hardworking families. We’ll continue fighting to preserve the quality of life that makes our county a great place to live.”

The pair has already received the endorsements of dozens of Republican officials, including Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, State Sen. Declan O’Scanlon (R-Little Silver), and Assembly Minority Leader John DiMaio.

No Democrats have yet filed to run in the 13th.