Amy Kennedy Archives

Van Drew has $609k cash-on-hand

July 15, 2021 10:58 pm

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) raised $412,127 over the last three months and has $609,408 cash-on-hand as he prepares to seek his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Van Drew has raised $1,013,204 since the start of 2021....

Murphy, Kennedy stay in touch following 2020 loss

July 12, 2021 3:06 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy has stayed in touch with Amy Kennedy since her unsuccessful bid for Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s (R-Dennis) seat in the House of Representatives. But the two don’t talk frequently of a rematch in 2022. “I speak to...

Emily’s List targets Van Drew

May 25, 2021 9:54 amMay 25, 2021 3:02 pm

This article was updated with comment from Ron Filan at 2:56 p.m. A group devoted to getting women into elected office will seek to oust Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) this year. Emily’s List is targeting the South Jersey Congressman...

DCCC leaves Van Drew, Smith off of 2022 target list

April 6, 2021 11:56 amApril 6, 2021 12:52 pm

New Jersey’s two Republican congressman were absent from a list of top targets released by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Tuesday, and while that’s unsurprising for Rep. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton), state Democrats want Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s (R-Dennis) seat back...

Bennett backs Lucide’s bid for clerk

March 18, 2021 10:50 am

Former Atlantic County Freeholder Ashley Bennett backed Atlantic County Our Revolution founder Mico Lucide for the county’s clerkship Thursday. “Mico’s candidacy will energize people and usher in the next generation of leadership Atlantic County needs,” said Bennett, “He is an...

Armato backs Jiampetti for clerk, but Mazzeo holds off

March 1, 2021 3:59 pmMarch 1, 2021 5:07 pm

Assemblyman John Armato (D-Buena Vista) is backing Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti for Atlantic County clerk, but his running mate wasn’t so prepared to pick a favorite. “I think she’s been an excellent choice in Egg Harbor City as...

McGettigan won’t seek re-election as Atlantic County Clerk

February 25, 2021 3:51 pm

Atlantic County Clerk Edward P. McGettigan will not seek re-election to a fourth term this year, bring to close a 28-year career in politics, the New Jersey Globe has learned. He is expected to make his announcement within the next...