Brian Bergen Archives - New Jersey Globe

Booker’s landslide gives him wins in 36 of 40 N.J. legislative districts

November 13, 2026 3:48 pmNovember 14, 2026 2:48 pm

Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is on track to carry 36 of New Jersey’s 40 legislative districts after his landslide re-election victory over Republican Justin Murphy, a former deputy mayor of Tabernacle, a remarkable showing that could have significant implications...

Shaw seriously considering Assembly bid in 26th district

November 13, 2026 3:05 pm

Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw is giving serious consideration to seeking the Republican nomination for State Assembly in the 26th legislative district, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Shaw, a former Mountain Lakes mayor who has served on the Board...

Barberio denies endorsing Mastrangelo for Assembly, despite campaign announcement

November 12, 2026 12:11 pmNovember 12, 2026 8:07 pm

Former Parsippany Mayor James “Jamie” Barberio says he has not endorsed Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo for State Assembly, despite being included on a list of endorsements released by Mastrangelo’s campaign today. “I’ve never even spoken to Tom about this,”...

Is western New Jersey turning purple?

November 11, 2026 1:32 pmNovember 12, 2026 12:56 pm

Morris County elected its first Democratic county commissioner in 53 years. Hunterdon County voted Democratic in congressional and U.S. Senate races. Democrats made inroads in Sussex County, and Rep.-elect Rebecca Bennett (D-Bridgewater) carried two Republican strongholds, Sussex and Warren. In...

Republicans scramble for Webber’s Assembly seat as Democrats mull options

November 10, 2026 10:35 amNovember 10, 2026 10:56 am

The world is moving fast in New Jersey’s 26th legislative district, where the retirement of six-term State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R-Montville) has set off a political scramble for two legislative seats. Within minutes of Pennacchio’s announcement, ten-term Assemblyman Jay Webber...

Pennacchio retirement sets up race for open Senate seat in increasingly competitive district

November 10, 2026 9:01 amNovember 10, 2026 9:35 am

State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio’s (R-Montville) announcement this morning that he will not seek a seventh term next year will quickly spark a scramble for his Senate seat, with two Republican assemblymen among the potential candidates and Democrats eyeing an opportunity...

Pennacchio won’t seek re-election to Senate

November 10, 2026 9:00 amNovember 10, 2026 1:29 pm

State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R-Montville), one of the New Jersey Legislature’s most conservative members and a popular Morris County lawmaker known for honesty and straight talk, has decided to retire after nearly 27 years in Trenton. “Serving the people of...