Barry Wilkes Archives - New Jersey Globe

Swain, Tully ward off GOP once again in Bergen County’s LD38

November 4, 2025 10:10 pm

Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) and Assemblyman Chris Tully (D-Bergenfield) have won re-election, the New Jersey Globe projects, once again thoroughly dashing GOP hopes of turning Bergen County’s 38th legislative district red. As of 10:07 p.m. and with most of...

Here are the general election matchups in New Jersey’s competitive legislative races

June 12, 2025 2:54 pmJune 12, 2025 11:14 pm

After last night’s primary elections, New Jersey Democrats and Republicans alike now have gubernatorial standard-bearers they can rally behind in November: Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) for the blue team, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-Somerville) for the red. Just as importantly,...

Matchup set in LD38 after primaries on both sides: Tully, Swain vs. Kaiser, Wilkes

June 10, 2025 10:53 pm

Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) and Assemblyman Chris Tully (D-Bergenfield) are set to face a GOP slate of Paramus Councilman Robert Kaiser and Glen Rock businessman Barry Wilkes, the New Jersey Globe projects, after both party-backed tickets prevailed against insurgent...

A rundown of today’s races for the N.J. Legislature

June 10, 2025 6:01 amJune 10, 2025 7:34 pm

This story was originally published on March 25, 2025, after the primary election filing deadline, and has been edited in many districts to reflect the current state of races. Over 200 candidates will compete in Democratic and Republican primaries today...

Kaiser, Wilkes win Bergen GOP Assembly endorsement

March 4, 2025 10:22 pm

Republicans in the Bergen County-based 38th district backed Paramus Councilman Robert Kaiser and former Glen Rock Planning Board member Barry Wilkes for State Assembly. Kaiser (91) and Wilkes (77) defeated Trevor Ferrigno (54) and Jerry Taylor (20), who lost races...

Wilkes announces Assembly bid in 38th

February 1, 2025 8:36 pm

Businessman Barry Wilkes will seek a rematch against incumbents Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) and Chris Tully (D-Bergenfield) for State Assembly in the Bergen County-based 38th legislative district. Donald Trump carried the 38th by 65 votes against Kamala Harris last year...

New candidates preparing to run for Bergen GOP chair if Zisa doesn’t

April 4, 2024 7:06 pmApril 4, 2024 7:10 pm

Bergen County Republican Chairman Jack Zisa has not yet announced if he will seek re-election, but one of his political allies is lining up support just in case it’s an open seat. Former Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Jack DeLorenzo has been...