Flynn defeats DiMaso for LD13 Assembly nod at Monmouth GOP convention

Holmdel Board of Education President Vicky Flynn defeated Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso for the Republican endorsement for Assembly in the 13th legislative district tonight during a virtual nominating convention of the Monmouth Republican County Committee.

The vote count was 145-87.

Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger received 213 votes.

All other legislative and county races were uncontested.

DiMaso told MMM that she has not yet made a decision about running ‘off the line’ in the Republican primary. She told Politico she was running the in primary.

From @danieljhan_: Asm. Serena DiMaso, ousted from the party line Vicky Fylnn tonight, says she'll run in a primary. "I will turn my attention to June, where every Republican vote and voter will have a chance to voice their opinion on my record and the record of my opponents"
— Matt Friedman (@MattFriedmanNJ) March 19, 2021

“I am overwhelmed and humbled with the support I have received in this campaign,” Flynn said in a prepared statement. “I would like to thank the entire Monmouth County Republican Committee for their endorsement tonight. I am excited to join our great Monmouth County Republican leaders – Senator Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger – on the LD13 ticket this year. I look forward to a spirited campaign in 2021 and will work hard to earn every vote.”