[10] In the 1975, Sypek defeated then-Trenton mayor Art Holland in the Democratic primary and S. Harry Sayen, the Mercer County Republican chairman, in the general election.

[11] He was referred as "Wild Bill" during a political career that included stints as Assistant United States Attorney and county prosecutor.

[11][12] Mathesius was appointed to the New Jersey Superior Court in 2002[13][14] and was briefly suspended in 2006 for comments regarding the death penalty.

During his tenure Prunetti sued the Board of Chosen Freeholders in a case which led to a court interpretation as to the rights and responsibilities of the two branches of government.

[5] As county chief, he collaborated with City of Trenton to develop what became known as the Sun National Bank Center.

[20] Prunetti was appointed by then-Governor Chris Christie to the Trenton's Capital City Redevelopment Corporation[21] He later become Chief of the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce.

Hughes previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

He was elected in November 2023, after Hughes dropped his re-election bid earlier that year after Benson defeated him at the Mercer County Democratic Convention.