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~ RTDC Mission statement ~
Raritan Township Democratic Club Mission Statement
- Support and elect Democrats in Raritan Township and all levels of government
- Organize Democrats and other like minded citizens to effect positive change at all levels of government
- Articulate and advocate positions consistent with our values
- Provide education about issues facing our community and our country
- Foster a clear understanding of political organizations, processes and roles & responsibilities at all levels of government
elected officials
Phil Murphy - Governor of NJ
Tahesha Way Lieutenant Governor of NJ
Tahesha Way Lieutenant Governor of NJ
Phil Murphy has spent his life trying to fix problems and make people's lives better. A businessman, and not a career politician, Phil has fought for opportunity, fairness and justice through his involvement in the Democratic Party.
His experience, values and understanding that insider politics has failed us. has led the Governor to seek ways of building a better New Jersey for everyone.
Tahesha Way Lieutenant Governor of NJ
Tahesha Way Lieutenant Governor of NJ
Tahesha Way Lieutenant Governor of NJ
Tahesha L. Way serves as New Jersey’s 3rd Lieutenant Governor. She was appointed to the position by Governor Phil Murphy on September 8, 2023 after the untimely passing of LT Gov Shiela Oliver.
In addition to her role as Lieutenant Governor, Ms. Way also serves as New Jersey’s 34th Secretary of State.
Cory Booker US Senator
Andy Kim US Senator
Andy Kim US Senator
Since winning election to the United States Senate in October 2013, Cory Booker has been innovative, persistent and put partisanship aside, bringing people together to get things done for New Jersey.
Cory has focused on creating new jobs, improving economic opportunity for all New Jerseyans, speeding the pace of Hurricane Sandy recovery and addressing the economic squeeze facing middle class families.
Andy Kim US Senator
Andy Kim US Senator
Andy Kim US Senator
Andy Kim is serving his first term as US Senator which he won in the November 2024 General Election. Andy previously represented New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District. He has worked as a career public servant under both Democrats and Republicans, having served at USAID, the Pentagon, the State Department, the White House National Security Council, and in Afghanistan as an advisor to Generals Petraeus and Allen.
Andrew Zwicker - NJ State Senate LD16
Andrew Zwicker - NJ State Senate LD16
Andrew Zwicker, served 3 terms in the NJ State Assembly prior to winning his 1st election in 2021 as State Senator. In his 1st term, Andrew was the Primary Sponsor of 20 Bills and the Co-Sponsor of many others. Andrew has focused his attention on many environmental issues as well as health care issues, domestic violence and a statewide gun buyback program.
Andrew Zwicker, a scientist and teacher, has devoted his career to finding solutions to difficult problems. Offering fresh ideas, Andrew will continue to bring his pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to government.
Roy Freiman - NJ State Assembly LD16
Andrew Zwicker - NJ State Senate LD16
As a proven leader at Prudential for over 20 years, Roy brings a dynamic energy to the Assembly. Roy understands an important factor in succeeding is to provide solutions to issues. He also understands that collaboration is the key to finding the best solution. Our broken pension system and a struggling economy are two of his key concerns.
Roy has used the principles of collaboration to get the right solutions in the Legislature. Roy is serving his third term in the NJ State Assembly.
Mitchelle Drulis - NJ State Assembly LD16
Mitchelle Drulis began her 1st term in the Assembly in January 2024. Mitchelle is the first Raritan Township and Hunterdon County resident to be elected to the State Assembly in over 40 years.
Mitchelle became well know to Hunterdon County the past few years serving as Congressman Tom Malinowski's Political Director. During this time, Mitchelle developed and managed a constituent services program where 12,000 were assisted through the Congressman's office.
Prior to that Mitchelle was a legislative aide in 2000 to then-Assemblyman Bob Smith and from 2002-2013 she was Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Joe Eagan.
Both Mitchelle and husband Michael serve as Raritan Twp County Committee members.
Marlene Baldinger - NJ Democratic State Committee
Marlene Baldinger - NJ Democratic State Committee
Marlene was elected to the NJDSC in June 2025. She is a Councilwoman in Lebanon Borough where she serves on the Public Safety Committee, the Communication Committee and liaison to the School Boards.
Marlene is a registered nurse and is currently a director of Risk Management and Corporate Compliance for Woods, a company that provides various services for people with disabilities. She is a graduate of the Women’s Political Leadership Training Program, and has been a volunteer mediator with the Hunterdon County court system.
Khushwant Pall - NJ Democratic State Committee
Marlene Baldinger - NJ Democratic State Committee
Khushwant Pall - NJ Democratic State Committee
Khushwant "Khush" is an active member of the RTDC . Khush began serving on the State Commitee January 2024. Prior to that he held a leadership role in the HCDC serving on the Executive Board. He has been instrumental in moving the needle towards a win on the Raritan Twp Committee (government body) where he has campaigned as a candidate .
In 2021 Khush became the first person of the Sikh religion to serve on the Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Co. He is also a volunteer EMT with Flemington Raritan Rescue Squad.
County Committee - Municipal Chair
County Committee - Municipal Vice Chair
County Committee - Municipal Vice Chair
We are excited to have Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis (LD16) also serve as one of our County Committee Representative and as Raritan Township's Municipal Chair. Mitchelle was elected to the State Assembly in 2023 and as Municipal Chair in 2024.
County Committee - Municipal Vice Chair
County Committee - Municipal Vice Chair
County Committee - Municipal Vice Chair
Municipal Vice Chairwoman Lois Zarish has been a great inspiration to Raritan Township Democrats. A founding member of the RTDC, Lois is the heart and soul of the Democratic Party, not just in our Township but throughout Hunterdon County.
