Brian Varela Archives - Page 12 of 12

AFSCME backs Menendez for 8th congressional district

March 29, 2022 4:13 pmJune 17, 2024 12:08 pm

The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) New Jersey Council 63 endorsed Port Authority Commissioner Rob Menendez today for New Jersey’s open 8th congressional district. “Rob Menendez is a bright, young voice for working families in the...

NJ-8 seemingly gains another Democratic contender

March 29, 2022 11:44 amJune 17, 2024 12:05 pm

Ane Roseborough-Eberhard, a teacher and Amistad Commissioner from Weehawken, has filed to run for the 8th congressional district seat currently held by retiring Rep. Albio Sires (D-West New York). Roseborough-Eberhard has made no apparent announcements about her campaign, but she...

For off-the-line congressional candidates, March 31 is the most important day in the world

March 28, 2022 12:24 amSeptember 4, 2025 5:28 pm

As New Jersey’s annual avalanche of party conventions begins winding down, the frontrunners for the state’s 12 congressional districts are becoming increasingly clear. With near-universal backing from their party’s establishments, candidates like Democrat Tim Alexander in the 2nd district or...

Ex-Christie intern enters race for Dem nomination in NJ-8

February 23, 2022 10:14 amJune 17, 2024 12:08 pm

Brian Varela, a former intern to Gov. Chris Christie, has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 8th district where Rep. Albio Sires (D-West New York) is retiring. Varela worked as an intern in...