Caren Fitzpatrick Archives - New Jersey Globe

Murphy lost most of 2021’s key legislative districts

November 19, 2021 5:28 pmJanuary 17, 2022 11:10 pm

Legislative Democrats had high hopes for 2021. They had several Republican districts within reach of flipping, strong incumbents in their own seats, and a relatively popular governor well ahead in the polls. But instead of cementing their legislative majorities, Democrats...

Where New Jersey’s legislative races stand with nearly all votes counted

November 11, 2021 2:35 pmJanuary 17, 2022 11:10 pm

Today marks nine days since last Tuesday’s tumultuous election, in which Jack Ciattarelli came uncomfortably close to upsetting Gov. Phil Murphy and Democrats faced unexpected legislative losses. Not every vote has been counted, nor has every result been determined –...

Polistina, Guardian, Swift win in the 2nd district

November 2, 2021 11:03 pmDecember 17, 2021 10:29 am

The New Jersey Globe is projecting that State Sen.-elect Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor), former Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, and former Deputy Attorney General Claire Swift – all Republicans – have won election to the 2nd legislative district. Polistina defeated...

Mazzeo leads Polistina 48-41% in Stockton poll

October 26, 2021 11:53 amOctober 26, 2021 12:17 pm

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) leads State Sen.-elect Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor) by seven points, 48-41%, according to a new Stockton University poll released today. The race between Mazzeo and Polistina is considered among the state’s most competitive, and has witnessed...

Probation officers endorse slate of 51 mostly Democratic legislative candidates

October 7, 2021 11:22 amOctober 7, 2021 3:43 pm

The Probation Association of New Jersey (PANJ), a union representing 3,000 of the state’s probation officers and supervisors, unveiled 51 endorsements for the State Senate and Assembly today. 42 of the endorsed candidates are Democrats, while nine are Republicans. “Our...

National Republican group drops ads in three legislative districts

October 4, 2021 10:01 amOctober 4, 2021 12:09 pm

The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC), a national organization dedicated to electing state-level Republican officeholders, launched new TV and digital ads today targeting state legislative Democrats in the 2nd, 8th, and 11th districts. The committee is putting $100,000 behind each...

NFIB unveils bipartisan list of legislative endorsements

September 15, 2021 12:22 pm

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), a nationwide advocacy group for small businesses, released a list of legislative endorsements today for candidates the group considers “pro-small business.” The list of 46 candidates includes 10 Democrats and 36 Republicans, most...