Bill Rutherford Archives - New Jersey Globe

Sherrill gets huge boost with endorsements from 146 Black faith leaders

October 21, 2025 6:19 amOctober 21, 2025 12:45 pm

Rep. Mikie Sherrill has received the backing of nearly 150 Black faith leaders from across New Jersey, consolidating a critical part of the state’s Democratic vote base as she enters the final two weeks of a tight gubernatorial campaign against...

Crowded field of mayoral, council candidates in Jersey City

August 25, 2025 11:12 amAugust 25, 2025 10:11 pm

Jersey City will select its first new mayor in twelve years in November, and seven candidates have filed to run for the seat held since 2013 by Steven Fulop, according to an unofficial list of contenders. Running for mayor are...

West Orange Council President falls short of making ballot for re-election bid

September 16, 2024 4:29 pmSeptember 16, 2024 5:11 pm

A West Orange councilman failed to get enough signatures on his nominating petition and won’t be able to seek re-election to a second term in the November 5 non-partisan municipal election. Bill Rutherford, the council president, filed with 391 signatures,...