Alex Valdez Archives - New Jersey Globe

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Hudson County in 2026

July 17, 2026 11:37 amJuly 20, 2026 12:28 am

Hudson County has long been the epicenter of New Jersey’s political machine, a place where legendary bosses, courthouse organizations, and disciplined Democratic operations built one of the most formidable county organizations in American politics. For generations, winning the Democratic primary...

Valdez wins contested Hudson County commissioner primary

June 2, 2026 9:37 pmJune 2, 2026 10:13 pm

Non-profit activist Alex Valdez won the Democratic nomination for the 9th district Hudson County commissioner seat, the New Jersey Globe projects. The candidates were looking to replace Albert Cifelli, who is not seeking re-election. Valdez faced Mina Ekladious, the president...

Working Families Party endorses slate of down-ballot progressives

April 21, 2026 1:02 pm

The New Jersey Working Families Party endorsed a slate of downballot candidates from around the state on Tuesday, including Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who is seeking re-election next month. The progressive group also endorsed Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea, Hudson...

Hudson Dems unite behind a countywide ticket for primary

March 22, 2026 3:40 pmMarch 22, 2026 5:04 pm

Hudson County Democratic leaders, including a group of political veterans and new progressive leaders, have joined together to endorse a unity slate of candidates for county office in the June primary – a move that brings together Craig Guy and...

What’s at stake in New Jersey’s ballot draw

April 5, 2023 5:06 pmApril 6, 2023 2:24 pm

Tomorrow, New Jersey will celebrate its most obscure yet consequential holiday: ballot drawing day, when county clerks conduct lotteries to determine the layout of primary ballots. Every slate that includes a contingent of county commissioner candidates has the ability to...