A.J. Oliver Archives - New Jersey Globe

Robinson resigns as Morris Democratic chairman

April 22, 2022 11:34 amApril 22, 2022 1:29 pm

Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson will resign next month, setting up a special election within the next few weeks to fill his seat. The leading candidate to replace him is Amalia Duarte, a two-term Mendham Township Committeewoman and a...

Ex-Morristown Dem chairman switching parties

April 15, 2022 5:02 pm

Aaron “A.J.” Oliver, who was pushed out as the Morristown Democratic Municipal Chairman after party leaders learned that he was a pro-life activist, is becoming a Republican. The New Jersey Globe has learned that Oliver is planning a party switch,...

Morris Dems must decide if they’ll back pro-life Democrat that Murphy wouldn’t endorse

March 16, 2022 9:06 pmMarch 17, 2022 2:08 am

Five months after Morris County Democrats dealt with the fallout of their inadvertent support of a pro-life activist for county commissioner, party leaders will need to decide if they will support a pro-life Democrat for alderman in Dover. Marcos Tapia,...

Pro-life Democratic chairman says he won’t quit

December 8, 2021 10:28 amDecember 9, 2021 10:02 pm

Morristown Democratic Municipal Chairman Aaron (A.J.) Oliver says he won’t resign his post just because he’s pro-life, believing there is room for him in a party that “prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and a heart for those who are vulnerable...

Morris Democrats want pro-life activist to resign party post

December 7, 2021 7:14 pmDecember 7, 2021 9:05 pm

Morris County Democratic leaders are asking Aaron (A.J.) Oliver to resign as the Morristown Democratic municipal chairman over his pro-life position. “As a progressive chair of this party, I have always championed reproductive freedom and access to reproductive health care....

Morris Democrats in disarray over county commissioner candidate

October 28, 2021 6:48 amOctober 28, 2021 9:33 am

Morris County Democratic Chairman Chip Robinson is facing criticism from multiple municipal chairs and activists over the selection of a pro-life activist as their candidate county commissioner without being fully vetted. Aaron “A.J.” Oliver has lost the support of multiple...

Morris Democrat loses endorsement after revelation that he’s a pro-life activist

October 20, 2021 10:15 pmOctober 21, 2021 9:47 am

NJ 11th for Change retracted their endorsement of Morris County Commissioner candidate Aaron “A.J.” Oliver on Wednesday after learning that “he is actually a vocal anti-choice activist.” “Oliver did not initially disclose to his running mates that he is anti-choice...