David Wildstein, Author at New Jersey Globe

Van Drew steps up interest in U.S. Senate run

September 29, 2023 6:16 pmSeptember 29, 2023 6:21 pm

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a three-term Republican congressman from South Jersey, is sending strong signals today that he is serious about a run for the United States Senate next year, launching a statewide digital ad campaign today asking New Jerseyans...

Sherrill says no to U.S. Senate bid

September 29, 2023 5:05 pmSeptember 29, 2023 5:36 pm

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) is making it clear that she won’t challenge Bob Menendez, something some of her friends have been saying all week. “I’m not planning to run for the U.S. Senate,” Sherrill told the New Jersey Globe on...

Andy Kim shows momentum in first week as U.S. Senate candidate

September 29, 2023 3:45 pm

After less than one week in the U.S. Senate race, early momentum continues to build for Rep. Andy Kim, who landed a significant labor union endorsement on Friday in his bid to unseat indicted incumbent Bob Menendez in the 2024...

Stomping Grounds: Menendez indictment, Resignations, Legislative Races, and the U.S. Senate Race

September 29, 2023 11:05 amSeptember 29, 2023 11:25 am

New Jerseyans aren’t always civil, but it’s still possible for a liberal Democrat and a conservative Republican to have a rational and pleasant conversation about politics in the state. Dan Bryan is a former senior advisor to Gov. Phil Murphy...

George Helmy joining RWJBarnabas Health in top executive post

September 29, 2023 10:00 amSeptember 29, 2023 9:43 am

George Helmy, the most powerful non-elected official in New Jersey politics while serving as chief of staff to Gov. Phil Murphy since 2019, is moving to a hugely influential private sector post at RWJBarnabas Health. Helmy, 43, will serve as...

Planned Parenthood super PAC ramping up activity in key legislative races

September 29, 2023 10:00 amSeptember 29, 2023 9:56 am

In an election cycle with historically low voter turnout, a super PAC run by Planned Parenthood New Jersey is reaching out to targeted voters in the state’s most competitive legislative races with a call to action to vote in State...

Murphy names Emy Quispe as new deputy chief of staff

September 29, 2023 12:31 amSeptember 29, 2023 10:38 am

Gov. Phil Murphy has named Emy Quispe as his new deputy chief of staff for labor relations and stakeholder engagement. Quispe, a rising star in New Jersey politics, will manage Murphy’s relationships with labor unions, advocacy groups, houses of worship,...