Christopher Chung Archives - New Jersey Globe

Chung drops out of Assembly race in 37th district

March 9, 2021 6:26 pmMarch 9, 2021 6:33 pm

Palisades Park Mayor Christopher Chung is dropping out of the race for the Democratic Assembly nomination in the 37th district after some party leaders became concerned that allegation of financial mismanagement by the borough could be a drain on the...

Democrats worry that Bergen Assembly candidate no longer viable

March 1, 2021 10:03 pmMarch 2, 2021 12:56 pm

A Democratic Assembly candidate today apologized for comments she said were taken out of context about boycotting Jewish businesses in Teaneck. The comments, captured on a short video that Alexandra Soriano-Taveras claims was taken out of context is fueling concerns...

Gordon Johnson has votes to win Bergen Democratic line for Senate

February 10, 2021 4:53 pmFebruary 11, 2021 10:34 am

Gordon Johnson has secured enough committed votes to win the Democratic organization line for State Senate in Bergen County, according to a New Jersey Globe tally of party leaders in the 37th legislative district. While the tally shows that Valerie...

Palisades Park Dems back their mayor for open Assembly seat

February 2, 2021 1:21 pm

Palisades Park Mayor Christopher Chung has won the unanimous backing of his hometown Democratic organization for his State Assembly bid in the 37th district. Chung is seeking the open seat created by the State Senate candidacy of the districts’ two...

Teaneck Democrats back Soriano-Taveras for Assembly seat in 37th

January 30, 2021 11:12 am

The Teaneck Democratic Municipal Committee has voted to support Alexandra Soriano-Taveras, the municipal chair, for an open State Assembly seat in the 37th legislative district. “Chairwoman Soriano-Taveras has demonstrated time and time again the inclusive and responsive leadership we need...

Korean American local officials back Johnson

January 26, 2021 9:13 amJanuary 26, 2021 9:18 am

In a legislative district where Korean population has exploded over the last 20 years, Assemblyman Gordon Johnson has won endorsements from 15 current and former elected officials of Korean descent for his bid to become the Democratic candidate for State...

District 37 Democratic leaders endorse Gordon Johnson

January 20, 2021 12:31 amJanuary 20, 2021 2:59 am

The officers of the District 37 Democratic Committee in Bergen County endorsed Gordon Johnson for the State Senate seat over Valerie Vainieri Huttle. “We would be lucky to have either of the two capable and dedicated public servants represent us...