David Wildstein, Author at New Jersey Globe

Almost two weeks ago, Democratic legislative candidates had $10 million more in the bank than GOP

October 18, 2023 12:12 pm

In the first election under a new legislative map, candidates for Senate and Assembly in New Jersey have raised over $37.5 million and spent $18.7 million as of twelve days ago, up nearly $6 million compared to the same time...

Zwicker outraising Pappas in 16th district Senate race

October 18, 2023 11:47 amOctober 18, 2023 2:49 pm

State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) raised $315,429 between June 24 and October 6, and spent$337,102, leaving him with $122,829 as of twelve days ago in his bid for a second term in Central Jersey’s 16th district. A joint account...

11th District Democrats had 7-1 cash edge two weeks ago

October 18, 2023 10:58 amOctober 18, 2023 2:49 pm

In the Monmouth-based 11th district, State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) raised $1,005,239 between June 24 and October 6, and spent $1,228,700. His campaign fund had $394,972 twelve days ago. A joint campaign account with his Assembly running mates, Ocean...

ELEC reports coming soon, but maybe you don’t need to care

October 18, 2023 9:30 amOctober 18, 2023 9:33 am

Campaign finance reporters will be released by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission this morning, so read them cautiously. The reports will include contributions and expenditures made between June 24 and October 6, nearly two weeks ago. The deadline...

Murphy’s approvals at 44%-37% in new FDU poll

October 18, 2023 7:00 amOctober 18, 2023 2:49 pm

Less than three weeks before his second midterm election, Gov. Phil Murphy has job approval ratings of 44%-37%, a Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll released this morning shows. That leaves the Democratic governor’s approvals largely the same as in an FDU...

Parental involvement in school curriculum is huge election issue and favors GOP, poll says

October 18, 2023 7:00 amOctober 18, 2023 2:48 pm

More than three-quarters (76%) of New Jerseyans want to influence what their children are taught in public schools, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll released this morning. With less than three weeks before the November 7 midterm elections, asking...

N.J. College Democrats elect Verdone, Howard, Ayscue to top posts

October 17, 2023 12:32 pm

A group of future Democratic leaders might be seeking to follow in the footsteps of Megan Coyne, who catapulted from the presidency of the College Democrats of New Jersey College to a nationally acclaimed role as the voice of New...