WESTFIELD, NJ — Four Democrats and three Republicans are running for Westfield's town council in the June primary election.

The Westfield Democratic Committee announced its slate of town council candidates, under the slogan “United for Westfield” for the 2025 mayoral and town council elections Monday afternoon. They are: Reshma Adwar for Ward 1, Vik Venkataraman for Ward 2, Jennifer Gilman for Ward 3 and Drew Pecker for Ward 4.

The Westfield Republican Committee announced its slate early Monday Evening. Under the slogan “Union County Republican Organization Endorsed Candidates” are Liz Rampolla for Ward 1, Jason Micewicz for Ward 2 and Danny C. Lallis for Ward 3. 

Dr. Adwar is a “healthcare business  leader, former healthcare provider and devoted mother,” according to the Democratic Committee.

Venkataraman, a father of two, is a family man, Washington School Show leader, local coach, banker and small business champion, the committee said.

Gilman, who serves as the chair of the town’s recreation commission, is described by the Democratic Committee as a small business owner, former teacher and community leader.

Pecker, a 2010 graduate of Westfield High School, is a member of the Mayor’s Investment Advisory Council and former co-chair of the Access & Inclusivity Committee, a consultant and a new dad, the committee said.

Lallis, an attorney and named partner in a boutique law firm in Florham Park, volunteers as a coach and is actively involved with the Cub Scouts, the Republican Committee said.

Micewicz has over two decades of experience in technology sales, and he actively volunteers with the Friends of Mindowaskin, the Republican Committee said.

The Westfield Republican Committee has not yet shared information about Rampolla's qualifications.

No Republican filed to run for Ward 4 in the June primary, and the Westfield Republican Committee said it plans to recruit a candidate for that spot who will run as an endorsed write-in.