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GOP still attacking Draeger for being a real farmer

September 18, 2020 6:43 pm

Republicans have returned to using a previously-debunked attack on a Democratic Assembly candidate who works full-time as a farmer at her home in rural Chester. In 2019, then-Assembly candidate Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton) accused Draeger of being a tax cheat...

Merkt wins primary for New Hampshire political comeback without opposition

September 9, 2020 8:22 pmSeptember 9, 2020 8:24 pm

Former Assemblyman Rick Merkt, once Chris Christie’s running mate and later his opponent, ran unopposed in the Republican primary for the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Tuesday. His district has four state house seats and Merkt will face incumbents...

Big name Democrats raising money for Mehta

August 13, 2020 9:47 pm

Some of New Jersey’s top Democrats are stepping up their financial support of Rupande Mehta for State Senate in the 25th district against incumbent Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton). First Lady Tammy Murphy and Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) and Bonnie Watson...

Bucco: Murphy to blame for permanent restaurant closures

August 7, 2020 11:05 am

State Sen. Tony Bucco (R-Boonton) said Gov. Phil Murphy is to blame for permanent restaurant closures fueled by the COVID-19 crisis. “This is real life, and the Governor is letting it happen,” Bucco said. “I’ve heard of seven restaurants that...

NJEA backs Bucco, Dunn in 25th district special election

August 5, 2020 4:40 pm

The New Jersey Education Association has endorsed State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco (R-Boonton) and Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-Mendham) for re-election in 25th district. Both are seeking 14-month unexpired terms in the legislature. The NJEA endorsed Bucco for re-election to the...

In GOP stronghold of Morris County, Democrats had a much bigger primary turnout

July 26, 2020 8:21 pm

Morris County has 24,903 more Republicans than Democrats, but in a primary election held primarily through vote-by-mail ballots, Democrats turned out in much greater numbers. Turnout in a primary that was relatively non-competitive produced a 49% turnout for Democrats and...

Weinberg endorses Rupande Mehta for State Senate

July 23, 2020 11:27 am

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg has endorsed Democrat Rupande Mehta for State Senate in the 25th district special election, the first real indication so far that state Democratic leaders are showing an interest in ousting state Sen. Anthony M. Bucco...