Amy Handlin Archives - New Jersey Globe

Republican lawmakers disappointed with Bramnick, but say they’ll vote for him as Minority Leader anyway

October 30, 2019 12:11 pmOctober 30, 2019 3:27 pm

Twelve Republican members of the New Jersey General Assembly, all speaking on the condition of anonymity, have expressed frustration with Jon Bramnick’s performance as Minority Leader but acknowledged that they will likely support him for another term if he wins...

Newspaper endorses DiMaso, Scharfenberger

October 29, 2019 9:21 am

The Asbury Park Press have endorsed Republicans Serena DiMaso and Gerald Scharfenberger for State Assembly in the 13th district against Democrats Allison Friedman and Barbara Singer. “For voters who wonder why they remain in New Jersey every time they open...

Garden State Equality backs mostly Democrats in Assembly race

September 26, 2019 10:59 am

The Garden State Equality Action Fund, which advocates on LGBTQ issues, has endorsed Democratic challengers in New Jersey’s most competitive State Assembly races this year, but in some cases endorsed three candidates for two seats. Three Republicans have won the...

State firefighters union urges defeat of Bramnick, endorses Democratic challengers in 21st

September 19, 2019 10:06 amSeptember 20, 2019 9:32 am

The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association has endorsed mostly incumbents for the 2019 State Assembly races, but is supporting Democratic challengers in the 21st district against Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) and Assembly Minority Whip Nancy Munoz (R-Summit)....

The race for Minority Leader — if Bramnick, Bucco, Munoz lose

August 7, 2019 3:40 pmAugust 7, 2019 4:19 pm

The top three Republicans in Assembly leadership positions face tough re-election campaigns in their own districts this year, creating the prospect of a contested race for Minority Leader later this year. Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) and Minority Whip Nancy...

Map: The Gender Gap in the New Jersey Legislature

May 13, 2019 11:25 amMay 13, 2019 11:42 am

You can drive from Delaware to New York without going through a district represented by a woman in the New Jersey State Assembly. The majority of Assembly districts a — 23 of 40 (57.5%) elect one man and one woman...

Americans for Prosperity grades New Jersey legislators

March 22, 2019 7:00 amMarch 22, 2019 12:07 am

Five New Jersey legislators – all Republicans – received an A grade by Americans for Prosperity – New Jersey, but eleven Republicans saw their grades since last year. Every Democrat in the legislature earned a failing grade. AFP-New Jersey released...