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Hudson Dems unite behind a countywide ticket for primary

March 22, 2026 3:40 pmMarch 22, 2026 5:04 pm

Hudson County Democratic leaders, including a group of political veterans and new progressive leaders, have joined together to endorse a unity slate of candidates for county office in the June primary – a move that brings together Craig Guy and...

Stack, HCDO will stick with Rob Menendez in 2026

January 8, 2026 2:42 pmJanuary 11, 2026 11:14 am

Facing another potential primary challenge in the 8th congressional district this spring, Rep. Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City) will officially retain the support of the powerful local Democrats who helped get him elected in both 2022 and 2024. Union City Mayor/State...

Seven mayoral primaries to watch on June 8

June 1, 2021 5:10 pmJune 2, 2021 6:03 pm

Voters in at least six New jersey municipalities are hosting closely watched races to pick their party’s candidates for local office next Tuesday. In Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small has the line against challenger Tom Foley. Foley, a former Democratic...

Santos will seek 9th term as Kearny mayor

April 5, 2021 11:56 am

Alberto Santos, a key player in Hudson County Democratic politics, will seek re-election to a ninth term as mayor of Kearny. The Venezuelan-born son of Portuguese parents has already the longest-serving mayor in Kearny history, breaking Joseph Healy’s record two...