March 23, 2007 - 5:36am

Press Release

WOODBRIDGE VET WITHDRAWS FROM 19TH DISTRICT DOGFIGHT

By Rachel Napear

WOODBRIDGE VET WITHDRAWS FROM 19TH DISTRICT DOGFIGHT

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WOODBRIDGE â€”Barry Adler, Assembly candidate for the 19th Legislative District announced his decision on Thursday to withdraw from a heated Democratic primary against Assemblyman Joe Vas.

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Adler, a Veterinarian from Woodbridge said in reference to Wednesdayâ€™s 19th Legislative Nominating Convention, â€œAs a committee man myself I respect the clear decision that was made.Â Although I care deeply about serving the public, I recognize that this is not my year to run for public office.â€?

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Close to 270 committee members from across the 19th district gathered at The Forge in Woodbridge Wednesday night to select the endorsed democratic line for the June primary.Â Assemblyman John Wisniewski was the highest vote getter among the three candidates.

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Adler, who spoke out against Vasâ€™ dual office holding as Assemblyman and Mayor of Perth Amboy, said he does not regret his challenge of the incumbent but wanted to thank his supporters.

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Â â€œI want to especially thank my family, friends and all those that have supported me throughout my campaign.Â It was your belief in my campaign that gave me the energy for this challenge,â€? Adler said.

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New Jerseyâ€™s 19th Legislative District includes Carteret Borough, Perth Amboy City, South Amboy City, Sayreville Borough and Woodbridge Township.

RACHEL NAPEAR can be reached via email at rnapear@earthlink.net.

Related topics: Vas, Wisniewski, Adler, Vitale

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