This matter comes before us by way of appellants’ motion for a stay pending appeal. By separate order we have denied that motion. .We have accelerated the appeal for purposes of argument and disposition because it involves an election matter. See R. 1:2—5(1).

On our own motion we summarily affirm the judgment below substantially for the reasons expressed by Judge Serpentelli in *12his written opinion of June 4, 1987, reported at 219 N.J.Super. 231 (Law Div. 1987). See R. 2:8-3(b).