David Wildstein, Author at New Jersey Globe

Shadaya Bennett joins Zuk’s growing lobbying firm

November 2, 2026 12:01 amNovember 2, 2026 8:54 am

Christina Zuk has brought on Shadaya Bennett, the chief of staff to Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Newark), as vice president of government affairs at her Trenton lobbying firm. Bennett joins CZ Strategies with more than a decade of experience in state...

Democrats widen early voting advantage as turnout surges in key GOP congressional districts

November 1, 2026 5:25 pm

Democrats have surpassed their entire 2025 advance voting totals in two Republican-held congressional districts, while Republicans are struggling to match last year’s turnout as New Jersey enters its final day of in-person early voting, according to an analysis by Umichvoter...

Christie racks up six parking tickets in less than a year

November 1, 2026 4:34 pmNovember 1, 2026 5:31 pm

Former Gov. Chris Christie, who is considering a third bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, has had trouble with parking regulations in New Jersey. Christie has received six parking tickets in less than a year while driving his...

Judges blocks disenfranchisement of four Mercer voters

November 1, 2026 3:29 pmNovember 1, 2026 6:34 pm

Superior Court Judge William Anklowitz issued orders today allowing three Mercer County men to vote after a series of issues – none of them unique – led to them not appearing on the voter rolls for Tuesday’s election. One man...

Day 9 of Early voting in New Jersey. Polls are open from 10 AM to 6 PM

November 1, 2026 5:58 amOctober 31, 2026 2:41 pm

Good morning, New Jersey. Today is the ninth day of voting for the 2026 general election, where New Jerseyans will vote for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and county and municipal offices. Day nine of the state’s nine-day...

Progressive groups use dentist-themed attack to criticize Van Drew record on costs

October 31, 2026 6:23 pm

With just three days until Election Day, two progressive organizations have launched a new radio ad urging South Jersey voters to deny Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) a fifth term in Congress. Make the Road Action New Jersey and the...

Democrats widen early voting lead as Republican turnout drops sharply on Friday

October 31, 2026 2:31 pm

Democrats expanded their commanding early voting advantage in New Jersey on Friday, with Republican in-person turnout falling sharply below last year’s pace after showing signs of improvement on Thursday. An analysis by Umichvoter shows that 33,803 Democrats voted in person...