Adrian Mapp Archives - New Jersey Globe

After super PAC’s ad blitz, Hamawy internal poll puts him in the lead

May 11, 2026 11:26 amMay 11, 2026 10:06 pm

DISCLAIMER: Polls can be a helpful tool for understanding elections, but they are an imperfect one, as demonstrated by New Jersey’s three most recent statewide general elections, all of which had results substantially different from what nearly every pollster had...

The not-so-secret way New Jersey candidates are sending messages to super PACs

May 6, 2026 1:59 pmMay 6, 2026 3:12 pm

The four Democrats running for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district will all spend plenty of their own campaigns’ money and time reaching out to voters ahead of the June 2 primary. But just in case anyone else wants to give...

Ex-Plainfield mayoral candidate admits voter fraud scheme

April 30, 2026 12:35 pmApril 30, 2026 2:38 pm

A former Plainfield mayoral candidate pleaded guilty this week to voter fraud, admitting he directed campaign workers to submit hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications and personally delivered a large garbage bag containing nearly 1,000 forms to a Union County...

In NJ-12, Democrats won’t commit to backing Jeffries

April 28, 2026 2:10 pm

Nine Democrats running for Congress filled a crowded stage during a two-and-a-half-hour debate Sunday night, and despite a fair share of bickering and disagreement, one shared belief became clear: they don’t fully trust the vision from Democratic Party leaders. More...

Democrats in crowded NJ-12 primary debate Trump, Israel

April 27, 2026 1:58 amApril 28, 2026 11:53 am

The leading candidates in the 12th congressional district’s Democratic primary met on the debate stage Sunday evening, sharing a vision they hope will distinguish them from a crowded field in the Democratic-controlled district. The Democrats are looking to succeed Rep....

Firefighters endorse Mapp for NJ-12

April 21, 2026 11:08 am

The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association, New Jersey’s largest firefighters union and a potent force in state politics, is supporting Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp in the crowded Democratic primary for the 12th congressional district. The primary to succeed Rep....

Less than two months from primary day, here’s where New Jersey’s congressional fundraising stands

April 17, 2026 10:25 amApril 18, 2026 9:55 am

The candidate list is set and the primary is less than two months away: any New Jersey congressional candidate who wants a spot on November’s general election ballot had better be fundraising for it. Some races, like the Democratic primaries...