Town of Clinton Democrats

09/20/2026

09/18/2026

Exciting news! Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball — one of the country's top nonpartisan election forecasters — just moved the CD-7 race from Toss-Up to Lean Democratic. 📈

Momentum is on our side, but we can't afford to coast. Races like this are won door by door.

Sign up for a canvassing shift right here in Clinton and help bring it home for Rebecca Bennett for Congress, as well as the county and local candidates. 👉

Please join us for our ballot drop weekends of action in Clinton as we continue building the grassroots movement to flip NJ-07! Volunteers will head out into the community to talk with voters about the issues facing our district, share Rebecca’s vision for NJ-07, and help grow support for the camp...

09/17/2026

ABOUT JOHN KASHWICK

John Kashwick brings decades of professional and municipal experience to his work on the Clinton Town Council.

Now retired, John spent 21 years at The New York Times working in financial planning and analysis. His background in budgeting and long-term financial planning shapes his approach to local government and his focus on responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

John was first elected to the Clinton Town Council in 2022 and is now completing his second term. As Chair of Clinton’s Environmental Commission and Green Team, he has helped bring grant funding into Clinton for pollinator gardens, tree planting, community energy planning, and riverbank restoration. He also led the effort to establish Clinton’s Open Space Trust Fund, overwhelmingly approved by voters, and has supported major investments to protect the quality of Clinton’s drinking water.

Before moving to Clinton, John served nine years on the Closter Borough Council, where his responsibilities included finance and human resources and where he gained significant experience in historic preservation. He brings that experience to his work in Clinton, combining responsible financial management with a commitment to protecting the historic character and small-town feel of our community.

John is running for reelection to the Town Council alongside Councilwoman Kim Stentz.

👉 Follow us to learn more about John and Kim, upcoming events, and the campaign. Have a question for either candidate? Send us a message right here on Facebook.

09/15/2026

ABOUT KIM STENTZ

For Kim Stentz, Clinton isn’t just the town she serves—it’s been home for 30 years.

Kim and her husband raised their four children here, and she has been involved in the community in many ways over the years. She volunteered with the PTO and Booster Club at Clinton Public School and served as a Girl Scout leader. A pharmacist who continues to work part-time, Kim brings years of professional experience and a practical, thoughtful approach to her work on Council.

Since joining the Clinton Town Council in 2024, Kim has worked to improve our parks and playgrounds, invest in the infrastructure our town depends on, support sustainability efforts, and keep a close eye on spending.

As Council liaison to the Shade Tree Commission, Kim helped secure a $32,000 grant to plant trees throughout Clinton—bringing outside funding into our community while helping keep Clinton green and beautiful.

After raising her family here and spending years involved in the community, Kim knows what makes Clinton special. She cares deeply about preserving our small-town character and strong sense of community, while making sure we continue to invest wisely in Clinton’s future.

Kim is running for reelection to the Town Council alongside Councilman John Kashwick.

👉 Follow us to learn more about Kim and John, upcoming events, and the campaign. Have a question for either candidate? Send us a message right here on Facebook.

09/15/2026

Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett (47%) leads Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. (42%) among likely voters.

09/14/2026

More photos from yesterday's event. Only 50 days to go until Election Day!

09/14/2026

A beautiful evening outdoors last night with neighbors and volunteers from across Hunterdon County — all showing up for the same reason: to get Democrats elected countywide. Rebecca Bennett for Congress sent everyone home energized and ready for the work ahead.

09/08/2026

A great day for knocking on doors! Thank you, Mayor Janice Kovach!