Our 2026 Mercer Team
Building A Better Mercer County
* Experienced Leadership * Real Results * Stronger Communities *
About the Candidates
About Jack Over 40 years of law enforcement experience, serving as a K-9 Officer, Narcotics Officer, Detective, and Supervisor of the Violent Crimes Squad. Trenton Kiwanis “Officer of the Year.” Mercer County Sheriff since 2010, leading the Sheriff’s Office with integrity & fiscal responsibility, providing court & airport security, community safety education, and public safety. Protects Mercer County communities via partnerships with local law enforcement & community groups
About Diane Thirty years experience as Surrogate Judge handling probate matters and Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court for adoptions and incapacitation matters Wrote Surrogate Benchbook as training and reference for Surrogates and received Gil Job award for this critical work Engaged community leader with the Trenton YMCA, TASK, Mercer County Community College Foundation, Latina Womens’ Council & NAACP
About Lucy Educator and Commissioner with over 25 years of experience, able to lead long-term informed solutions Builder of health, emergency, and flooding resilience resources, leveraging state and federal grants Reimagining safe, efficient travel options to improve our quality of life, including walk, bike, ride or flight
About Nakia... Harvard-educated attorney and governance professional Champion for housing and economic development initiatives in our Capital City Committed to working to continue modernizing county government & promoting fiscal responsibility, transparency & accountability
