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Polistina vows to seek re-election after Democratic wave in Atlantic County
A Republican state senator from a swing district hit hard by Tuesday’s wave election says he’s running again anyway. State Sen. Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor Township) faces two significant obstacles: a potentially tough climate for Republicans that could extend into...
Could Bernie Sanders be the spoiler in close Ramsey mayor race? (Updated)
Update: After more Bergen County ballots were counted on Thursday, LaManna has increased his lead from 4 to 7, 3,275 to 3,268. Democrat Angelo LaManna Jr. leads incumbent Republican Mayor Deirdre Dillon by just four votes in one of New...
Democrats flip two Salem County commissioner seats
Democrats have won two seats on the Salem County Board of Commissioners, breaking the Republicans’ 5-0 hold on county government and setting up a battle for control next year in a county that Donald Trump carried by more than 19...
Warren GOP incumbents launch re-election bids
Three Warren County Republican incumbents announced today that they will seek re-election in 2027, as Democrats show signs of growing competitiveness in one of New Jersey’s most staunchly Republican counties. County Clerk Holly Mackey, Surrogate Mike Doherty and County Commissioner...
Democrats flip Washington Township
Democrats swept all three seats on the Washington Township Council on Tuesday, flipping control of the governing body in Gloucester County’s largest municipality and turning a 5-0 Republican majority into a 3-2 Democratic advantage. Gary Egizi, Gerard Moore and Donna...
Garwood Democrats sweep
Democratic Mayor Jennifer Blumenstock won re-election to another four-year term, defeating Republican challenger George Diers. Blumenstock received 1,178 votes, while Diers received 727 votes. Democratic Councilmembers Karina Boto and Brian Tague also won re-election, defeating Republicans Brenda Caffrey and Laura...