Sussex County NJ Republican Committee

07/22/2026

The Sussex County Republican Party: Building Momentum and Delivering Results (2023–2026)

When I became Chairman of the Sussex County Republican Committee in 2023, our mission was clear: strengthen our organization, grow our Republican base, increase voter participation, and continue building upon Sussex County’s proud tradition as the Republican stronghold of New Jersey.
Over the past several years, the hard work of our municipal chairs, county committee members, elected officials, candidates, volunteers, and grassroots activists has produced measurable results.

Since 2023, Republican registration in Sussex County has grown by nearly 2,800 voters, increasing our Republican voter base from approximately 49,300 registered Republicans to more than 52,000 today. During that same period, our Republican advantage over Democrats expanded from approximately 22,600 voters to more than 24,000 voters. Today, Republicans maintain nearly a 2-to-1 registration advantage over Democrats, giving Sussex County one of the strongest Republican foundations in New Jersey.

24/24 towns in our county are predominately led by Republicans. We hold the county, the clerkship, and the district

But registration numbers are only part of the story. The true measure of a political organization is whether it can translate that support into votes.

In the 2024 Presidential Election, Sussex County Republicans delivered a historic performance. President Donald J. Trump received more than 52,000 votes in Sussex County, increasing his vote total by more than 4,000 votes compared to 2020. Sussex County once again ranked among the strongest Republican counties in New Jersey, with Republican voters turning out at a high level and delivering overwhelming support.

In the 2025 Gubernatorial Election, Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli also improved his performance in Sussex County. Compared to his 2021 gubernatorial campaign, Ciattarelli increased his Sussex County vote total by approximately 1,800 votes, receiving more than 38,000 votes countywide. Sussex County again demonstrated that our Republican organization can deliver strong results in statewide elections.

Our grassroots energy has also increased. In the 2025 Republican Primary, Republican participation reached one of the strongest levels in recent years, with more than 30% of registered Republicans casting ballots. This reflects a committee that is engaged, active, and connected with voters. While that may seem small, it is a vast improvement from years past.
These accomplishments did not happen by accident. They are the result of thousands of hours of work by our Republican family — knocking doors, making phone calls, hosting events, recruiting candidates, supporting campaigns, and staying connected with our communities.

While we should be proud of what we have accomplished, we know our work is not finished. Sussex County has more than 40,000 unaffiliated voters, representing an enormous opportunity to continue growing our coalition and bringing more voters into the Republican Party. In 2023, our committee paid ALOT of money for a poll. This poll said 65% of unafilliated voters in Hopatcong, Sparta, Newton and Vernon lead conservative. I believe that number has risen.

The foundation we have built since 2023 has positioned the Sussex County Republican Committee for continued success. We are stronger, more organized, and better prepared for the challenges ahead.

This fall, we have as of now, 36 Republican Candidates County wide. Every Republican Candidate will receive some measure of support, reguardless of the priority or whether challenged or not, from the SCRC.

CD7 is in danger. The southern half of the county has benefited greately from Congressman Tom Kean and we will be turning out a max effort to keep him in. The future of election integrity, rights of unborn, rights to self defense and the rights of businesses to prosper depends on this.
Thank you to every committee member, volunteer, elected official, and supporter who has helped make this progress possible.

Together, we will continue to keep Sussex County Republican.

Joe Labarbera
Chairman
Sussex County Republican Committee

07/22/2026

There are more registered voters in NJ than the citizen voting population.

New Jersey voting issues are a can of worms about to be spilled. This is the most critical issue of our time and there should be no distracting from it. This is WWII level of crisis and intensity. We are observing a flaw in our electoral process that is overtly benefiting the far left and overtly empowering illegal migrants who predominately support the far left.

07/22/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lwlgTvao8A

Samsung’s decision to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Englewood...

07/21/2026

The reckoning is coming for voter fraud!

07/21/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HZgXCcPNu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A message from Senator Parker Space, Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, and Assemblyman Mike Inganamort regarding the Governor's announcement that illegal voters cast ballots in New Jersey elections:

07/21/2026

From the NJGOP Chairwoman:

Thousands of Non-Citizen Voter Registrations by NJMVC Underscore NJGOP’s Call for Election Integrity and Voter Registration Reforms
NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Giordano Hanlon calls for bipartisan investigation
COLTS NECK, New Jersey- Governor Mikie Sherrill has now admitted that roughly 6,600 non-citizens were erroneously registered to vote by New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System between June 2023 and June 2024, verifying claims by the NJGOP Election Integrity Task Force that New Jersey’s flawed voter registration system allowed for ineligible individuals to register to vote. In addition, at least 400 non-citizens cast ballots.

"Months ago, the NJGOP warned that initial findings of non-citizens on the voter rolls uncovered by the NJGOP Election Integrity Task Force were just the tip of the iceberg, and unfortunately, we were right all along,” said Chairwoman Christine Hanlon. In May, the newly formed NJGOP Elections Integrity Task Force found hundreds of non-citizens on New Jersey voter rolls, with at least 30 documented cases of non-citizens voting in elections. That announcement was dismissed by State Democrats as ‘fear-mongering,’ but recent findings now show that not only have thousands of non-citizens been added to our voter rolls, but approximately 400 non-citizens voted in our elections.

"We knew better then, and we know better now. We will not be bullied on an issue so critical to our democracy and will continue to shine a light on a legitimate concern should not be partisan,” Hanlon said. “Unfortunately, the Governor chose to deflect blame for the State’s failings to President Trump rather than focusing on the issue at hand.”

A full accounting of how this error may have impacted election outcomes is necessary, Hanlon said, citing that many elections around the state have been decided by a small number of votes.

“Much more needs to be done. We believe this issue is not isolated to this one-year time frame or a software glitch. The system and verification process must be improved in order to safeguard our elections,” she said. “The public also deserves to know why this was covered up and who was responsible for keeping this critical information from the public.”

Hanlon is calling for a bipartisan investigation into the issue to ensure transparency as to this issue as well as a comprehensive analysis to determine best practices and protocols for election integrity as it relates to voter registration.

07/21/2026

🚨BREAKING🚨:

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says 6,600 NON-CITIZENS were registered to vote due to a “software error”.

07/21/2026

When Chris Christie used the helicopter to go to his son’s event, the NJ democrats were enraged, infuriated, and wailed and gnashed teeth. Sherrill just spent $2500 an hour of our tax money to go to a black tie event at Annapolis, Maryland so she could network for her future aspirations. Where are the democrats now?

Prior New Jersey governors have faced scrutiny over use of the state chopper.

07/19/2026

Vernon, NJ is a Republican town and should know the party affiliation of those who run for office there. And for those left wing extremists who seek the cloak of the Faulkner act so they can LIE to the people of Vernon- here are actual FACTS:

Republican-to-Democrat ratio
7,126 Republicans ÷ 4,170 Democrats = 1.71
So Vernon has approximately:
1.7 Republicans for every 1 Democrat
Another way to say it:
Republicans outnumber Democrats by about 2,956 voters
Republicans have about a 71% registration advantage.