Rik Mehta wins U.S. Senate endorsement from Monmouth GOP
Dr. Rikin Mehta was endorsed by the Monmouth County Republican Committee for the GOP nomination to unseat Senator Cory Booker this morning at the committee’s annual nominating convention at iPlayAmerica in Freehold Township.
Mehta bested Natalie Rivera and Hirsh Singh, earning 56% (128) of the 230 votes cast. Rivera won the support of 32% (74) of the delegates and Singh 12% (28). 12 delegates present did not cast a vote in the U.S. Senate contest, according to parliamentarian John Lane.
The pharmaceutical entrepreneur/regulator and attorney is undefeated in County GOP contests after also winning Burlington County’s endorsement this morning. He has previously won the endorsements to the Union, Somerset, Hunterdon and Camden GOP organizations.
Posted: February 8th, 2020 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: 2020 U.S. Senate Race, Monmouth County News, New Jersey | Tags: 2020 U.S. Senate Race, Cory Booker, Dr Rikin Mehta, Hirsh Singh, Monmouth County News, Monmouth GOP, Natalie Rivera, New Jersey, Rik Mehta, Rik Mehta for U.S. Senate | 4 Comments »