Amy Kennedy Archives - New Jersey Globe

Van Drew, Alexander win sleepy primary contests in 2nd district

June 7, 2022 9:42 pmJune 8, 2022 1:59 am

The New Jersey Globe projects that Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) and Democratic challenger Tim Alexander have won their respective primary elections in the 2nd congressional district, setting them up for a general election contest in which Van Drew is...

Van Drew raises $300k in Q1, putting him far ahead of Alexander

April 15, 2022 11:46 pmApril 16, 2022 12:11 am

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) remains the clear financial leader in the 2nd district after raising $300,197 last quarter; his most prominent Democratic challenger, civil rights lawyer Tim Alexander, raised $47,954. After achieving a nearly $600,000 fourth quarter last year,...

Ex-Democratic House candidates backs Alexander in NJ-2

March 2, 2022 9:57 am

Will Cunningham, who sought the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district in 2018 and 2020, is supporting Tim Alexander for the chance to take on Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) this year. “Tim is a tireless advocate...

Tavarez endorsed by UFCW Local 360

February 28, 2022 11:21 am

Retired Egg Harbor Township police captain Hector Tavarez’s bid for the 2nd congressional district was endorsed today by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360, a union representing New Jerseyans working in retail, food processing, and other related...

Amy Kennedy takes sides in NJ-2 Democratic primary

February 23, 2022 10:38 am

Tim Alexander, a former prosecutor seeking the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s 2nd, has picked up the endorsement of Amy Kennedy, a former teacher and mental health advocate who ran a strong race to oust Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis)...

Alexander gains Dem backers for race to take on Van Drew

February 21, 2022 2:54 pm

Tim Alexander, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to take on Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) in New Jersey’s 2nd district, has received endorsements from Atlantic County Commissioner Caren Fitzpatrick and former Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield). The endorsements come in...

Ciattarelli won all five of New Jersey’s competitive congressional districts

November 23, 2021 5:14 pmNovember 24, 2021 4:23 pm

Jack Ciattarelli may have lost this year’s gubernatorial election, but his performance against Gov. Phil Murphy could still bode well for Republicans ahead of next year’s midterm congressional elections. While losing statewide by three points, Ciattarelli managed to win half...