Edison, NJ – June 11, 2025 – The primary elections in Edison have concluded, setting the stage for a compelling general election in November with both established parties and independent challengers vying for key positions.
In the highly anticipated mayoral primary, incumbent Samip Joshi secured the Democratic nomination with a strong showing of 8,717 votes. He will now advance to the November ballot to defend his seat. On the Republican side, Gloria Dittman ran unopposed and will represent her party in the mayoral contest, having received 2,103 votes. Adding a significant third dimension to the race, independent candidate Dave Tingle has also announced his bid for Mayor. Tingle, an Edison police lieutenant and Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, brings a background of public service and military experience to his campaign, promising a dynamic and unpredictable showdown.
The Council races also saw their contenders determined. For the Democrats, the top vote-getters who will advance to November are Biral Patel (6,956 votes), Kelli Dima (6,882 votes), and Robert J. Kentos (6,815 votes).
On the Republican side, the candidates for Council are Russell J. Azzarello (2,074 votes), Kartik Nath (1,622 votes), and Samiksha Sharmas (1,589 votes).
Additionally, former school teacher Elizabeth Conway has also announced her candidacy as an independent for Council, aligning herself with the independent movement embodied by mayoral candidate Dave Tingle. Her entry adds another layer of competition and choice for Edison voters.
With the primary results now confirmed, campaigns are expected to ramp up as candidates prepare to present their platforms and visions for Edison to the wider electorate. The November general election is poised to be a closely watched event as residents decide the future leadership of their township, with both traditional party lines and independent voices on the ballot. Here are the results as posted by Middlesex County Clerk Nancy Pinkin:
Mayor:
- Democratic Primary:
- Samip Joshi: 8,717 votes
- Lav Patel: 2,245 votes
- Richard Brescher: 1,893 votes
- Write-in: 21 votes *Total Democratic votes: 12,876
- Republican Primary:
- Gloria Dittman: 2,103 votes
- Write-in: 168 votes *Total Republican votes: 2,271 *Districts Reporting: 78/78
Council:
- Democratic Primary:
- Biral Patel: 6,956 votes
- Kelli Dima: 6,882 votes
- Robert J. Kentos: 6,815 votes
- Jayesh Mehta: 3,144 votes
- Yingnan Ingrid Chen: 3,070 votes
- Anthony DeAmorin: 2,810 votes
- Joyce Ship-Freeman: 2,378 votes
- Write-in: 51 votes *Total Democratic votes: 32,106
- Republican Primary:
- Russell J. Azzarello: 2,074 votes
- Kartik Nath: 1,622 votes
- Samiksha Sharmas: 1,589 votes
- Write-in: 131 votes *Total Republican votes: 5,416
