Mackey, Doherty and Kern announce re-election bids for Warren County offices in 2027
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Three Republican incumbents in Warren County announced they will seek re-election to their respective offices in 2027.
Warren County Clerk Holly Mackey, Surrogate Mike Doherty and Commissioner James Kern III announced they will run together as a unified ticket, campaigning across the county’s 22 municipalities.
Mackey has served as Warren County clerk since 2018, Doherty as surrogate since 2022 and Kern as county commissioner since 2019.
Mackey said she hopes to continue serving residents by overseeing county records and administering elections.
“Serving the residents of Warren County has been an absolute honor. From preserving and protecting your land records for generations to come to working tirelessly to administer fair, honest, and accurate elections for every voter in Warren County, I have loved this job from day one. I sincerely hope you will give me the opportunity to continue serving you.”
Kern said protecting Warren County’s quality of life, preserving farmland and supporting public safety will remain among his priorities.
“Protecting Warren County’s quality of life will remain one of my highest priorities. That means preserving open space and farmland, safeguarding our rural character, maintaining our county’s affordability, and making sure our law enforcement officers and first responders have the resources they need to keep our communities safe. I am proud of the progress we have made and look forward to continuing that work.”
