What party is John Sowden, IV?

Mayor is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for John Sowden, IV.

Where does John Sowden, IV stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for John Sowden, IV. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is John Sowden, IV? Mayor, Franklin, NJ

John Sowden, IV is the Mayor, Franklin.

In office

Office	Who holds it now
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Where John Sowden, IV stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess.

Quick answers

Who is John Sowden, IV?: John Sowden, IV is the Mayor, Franklin, in Sussex County, New Jersey.
What party is John Sowden, IV?: Mayor is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for John Sowden, IV.
Where does John Sowden, IV stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for John Sowden, IV. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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