David Wildstein, Author at New Jersey Globe

Gerald Pomper, acclaimed political science professor, dies at 91

May 24, 2026 5:21 pmMay 24, 2026 5:22 pm

Gerald M. Pomper, a retired Rutgers University political science professor who was a nationally known expert in voter behavior and American presidential elections, died on May 231. He was 91. Political historian Allan Lichtman had called the hugely respected Pomper...

Kim, Mejia endorse in Dover Democratic primary

May 23, 2026 7:38 amMay 22, 2026 9:03 pm

Two top lawmakers, U.S. Senator Andy Kim and Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge), are taking sides in the Democratic primary for Dover Town Council, backing four candidates endorsed by the Morris County Democratic organization against allies of Mayor James P....

Baraka backs Engel for Essex County Commissioner

May 23, 2026 7:08 amMay 22, 2026 9:20 pm

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has endorsed Deborah Engel, a former deputy mayor of Maplewood, for one of four at-large Essex County Commissioner seats. Baraka is already backing Marques-Aquil Lewis in a six-candidate race that includes four candidates who won the...

Phil and Tammy Murphy hosting fundraiser for Hochul at their home

May 22, 2026 2:25 pm

Former Gov. Phil Murphy and former First Lady Tammy Murphy are hosting a high-dollar fundraiser for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election campaign at their Middletown home next Wednesday. The event comes weeks before the first FIFA World Cup match...

Stockton University/Press of Atlantic City NJ-2 Democratic Debate

May 22, 2026 12:07 pm

Jersey 1st NJ-3 Republican Congressional Debate: Jason Cullen vs. Michael McGuire

May 22, 2026 10:21 amMay 22, 2026 10:22 am

Kim, Mejia and Timberlake endorse insurgent Bloomfield council candidates

May 22, 2026 8:00 amMay 22, 2026 12:37 am

U.S. Senator Andy Kim, Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge), and State Sen. Britnee Timberlake (D-East Orange) are taking sides in a contested Democratic primary for three ward council seats in Bloomfield, moving against the local Democratic organization headed by Assemblyman...