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Ciattarelli says he will sue Sherrill over claims he worsened opioid epidemic, ‘killed’ thousands

October 9, 2025 7:44 pmOctober 10, 2025 11:24 am

Republican Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign announced Thursday evening that he will sue his opponent in the governor’s race, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair), over her accusations that he “killed tens of thousands of people” while leading the medical publishing firm he sold...

Spadea goes one-for-four in competitive GOP legislative primaries

June 7, 2023 1:17 pm

In New Jersey’s four most competitive Republican legislative primaries this year, one man was a constant presence: Bill Spadea, a conservative talk radio host and prospective 2025 gubernatorial candidate. Spadea issued endorsements in all four primaries, campaigning with the candidates...

Spadea casts his lot in contested legislative primaries

May 16, 2023 3:49 pmMay 17, 2023 8:25 am

Bill Spadea, the right-wing radio host who is considered to be a near-certain Republican gubernatorial candidate in 2025, seems to be everywhere these days. Last month, he headlined the State Senate campaign kickoff of Gloucester County Commissioner Nick DeSilvio (R-Franklin)....

Chris Russell’s business partner will challenge DCCC chairman in N.Y. House race

May 23, 2022 1:13 pmMay 23, 2022 4:49 pm

A prominent Republican political consultant with strong ties to New Jersey will take on Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney in New York’s newly-drawn 17th district, which includes Westchester and the lower Hudson Valley. Mike Lawler and Chris...

Ciattarelli camp still sees path to win

November 8, 2021 9:58 pmNovember 8, 2021 10:06 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy’s lead increased by 2,191 votes on Monday and is now 67,595 votes ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli, 50.95% to 48.28%. But the Ciattarelli campaign says there is still a path to victory, so they are going to...

Owning his punk rocker days, Republican Bob Healey will challenge Andy Kim in NJ-3

November 8, 2021 4:20 amApril 3, 2022 11:17 am

Republican businessman Robert Healey, Jr. will announce on Tuesday that he’ll challenge Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) in 2022, setting up a race between a wealthy 38-year-old yacht manufacturer and yoga instructor who was once a punk rocker, and a 39-year-old...

Millionaire shipbuilder and onetime punk rocker expected to challenge Andy Kim

May 14, 2021 11:26 amNovember 1, 2022 9:05 am

A 38-year-old yacht manufacturer who was one the lead singer in a punk rock band and now teaches yoga has emerged as the leading challenger to Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) in New Jersey’s 3rd district next year. Robert Healey, Jr.,...