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Statements on the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

February 28, 2026 1:19 pmMarch 2, 2026 8:02 pm

The United States and Israel conducted strikes on Iran early this morning, a major escalation of long-running tensions. Here’s what New Jersey’s top politicians are saying about it. GOVERNOR MIKIE SHERRILL “The safety and security of New Jerseyans is my...

Reynolds-Jackson clears field to win Mercer endorsement on first ballot

February 26, 2026 8:52 pmFebruary 27, 2026 9:39 am

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Trenton) won the backing of Mercer County Democrats on Thursday evening after winning the votes of more than 60% of delegates at the crowded Mercer Democratic Convention. Reynolds-Jackson received the backing of 140 delegates, 101 more than...

Jaffer endorses Hamawy in NJ-12

February 19, 2026 5:28 pm

Former Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer (D-Montgomery), who served one term in the legislature before retiring in 2023, will support Adam Hamawy in the Democratic primary for the 12th congressional district. Hamawy, a surgeon and U.S. Army veteran who was among the...

Tennille McCoy says she’s unlikely to run for Congress in NJ-12

February 18, 2026 11:41 amFebruary 18, 2026 12:10 pm

Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (D-Hamilton) is not expected to join the crowded field of Democrats seeking the open congressional seat in New Jersey’s 12th district, but she still hasn’t made a final decision. “More than likely, we will not be running,”...

Sue Altman gets backing from Princeton grassroots progressive group

February 16, 2026 11:39 amFebruary 16, 2026 6:11 pm

The Princeton Community Democratic Organization, a key Central Jersey grassroots progressive group, held a forum with all 17 of the Democratic candidates running for the 12th congressional district last night, and Sue Altman emerged with the group’s endorsement. Altman, a...

Who does Bonnie Watson Coleman want to be her successor? Not Brad Cohen.

February 12, 2026 1:49 pmFebruary 12, 2026 5:38 pm

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing) doesn’t plan on taking sides in the packed Democratic primary to succeed her in the 12th congressional district, but there’s one Democrat she said today that she specifically does not want to see win: East...

Brad Cohen has early fundraising edge in developing NJ-12 field

February 1, 2026 11:52 am

East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen has an early financial lead in the packed Democratic primary for the 12th congressional district, in large part because many of his top opponents got off to a very slow start in fundraising, per 4th...