Anjali Mehrotra Archives - New Jersey Globe

Republicans nominate Munoz, Matsikoudis in District 21

June 8, 2021 8:53 pm

Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (R-Summit) and New Providence Councilwoman Michele Matsikoudis defeated Jennifer Makar to win nominations for Assembly in the 21st district Tuesday. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) was unopposed in his bid for the GOP nod for State Senate. State...

Bramnick doubles Signorello’s fundraising in 21st district

May 20, 2021 3:40 pm

Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) has more than twice as much money banked as his Democratic opponent for the seat held by Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean (R-Westfield). The Republican raised $200,170 and has $195,672.15 in his war chest,...

NOW NJ backs Murphy re-election

May 12, 2021 11:21 am

The National Organization for Women of New Jersey PAC has endorsed Gov. Phil Murphy for re-election. The group also endorsed their own president, Anjali Mehrotra, who is running as a Democrat for State Assembly in the 21st district. But they...

Spurr, Matsikoudis head to second ballot for Union GOP Assembly nod in 21st district

March 6, 2021 12:12 pmMarch 6, 2021 3:28 pm

Summit Republican Municipal Chairman Steve Spurr and New Providence Councilwoman Michele Matsikoudis and will face off on a second ballot for an open State Assembly seat in the 21st district. Spurr led Matsikoudis by 3 votes, 82-79, a 44%-42% margin,...

Murphy campaign cuts ties to Edison Democratic leader over harassment claims

March 1, 2021 2:39 pmMarch 1, 2021 11:57 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy’s re-election campaign has disassociated itself from the co-chairman of South Asians for Murphy after learning that he was the target of a sexual harassment complaint in 2019. Former Edison Democratic Municipal Chairman Shariq Ahmad was accused of...

Gopal endorses Jaffer for Assembly in 16th district

February 24, 2021 10:27 pm

Senate Majority Conference Leader Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) is taking sides in the race for an open State Assembly seat in the 16th district, endorsing former Montgomery Mayor Sadaf Jaffer for the Democratic nomination. Jaffer is one of four Democrats...

Somerset Dems screening committee suggests Graner, Salmon for Assembly

February 17, 2021 11:05 pmFebruary 18, 2021 11:25 am

The Somerset County Democratic Screening Committee is recommending Elizabeth Graner and Scott Salmon to receive the organization line for State Assembly in the 21st district when the part holds their convention on March 4. The panel decided to back Graner,...