Assemblyman John Burzichelli of Thorofare, who was at the meeting, says Roberts has decided to pull his name from the November ballot, ending months of speculation that he was preparing to step aside.
The Star-Ledger of Newark reported the 57-year-old is expected to be replaced on the ballot by Donald Norcross. Norcross is co-chairman of the Camden County Democratic Committee and brother of South Jersey political boss George Norcross.
Roberts did not return two calls for comment.
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