Christopher DePhillips Archives

Maps: the ’17 Assembly races

September 11, 2019 11:40 am

Looking to November, Democrats hope to further pad their super-majority in Trenton, by flipping the 8th, 21st and 25th legislative districts, all of which of which were decided by narrow margins in 2017. Meanwhile Republicans hope to make dents in...

Julie O’Brien to enter Assembly race

September 7, 2019 12:35 pmSeptember 7, 2019 1:52 pm

Demcorats have picked former Bergen County Freeholder Julie O’Brien to run for State Assembly in the 40th district to replace Ridgewood Councilman Michael Sedon. Sedon has withdrawn from the race. O’Brien is a former Ramsey Councilwoman. She was elected freeholder...

Schievella donates Saudino money to charity

May 24, 2019 1:22 pm

The Democratic candidate for Morris County sheriff says he has already sent a $2,500 campaign contribution he received from Michael Saudino to charity. William Schievella, who worked for Saudino in the Bergen County sheriff’s department, told the New Jersey Globe...

Bergen GOP revolting against Saudino return

May 24, 2019 11:32 am

The announcement that former Bergen County sheriff Michael Saudino is returning to the Republican Party after a six year absence – after a racist and homophobic tape caused his resignation – is causing a revolt among GOP candidates on the...

Legislators seek law change to prevent voting after polls close

May 20, 2019 2:27 pmMay 21, 2019 10:58 am

Three legislators who represent Cedar Grove are introducing legislation that would prevent voters from returning vote-by-mail ballots after the polls have closed. The action comes days after Cedar Grove councilman Harry Kumburis was caught ringing the doorbell of a voter...

Democrats running local officials against DePhillips, Rooney in 40th

March 7, 2019 11:12 am

Democrats have picked Ridgewood councilman Michael Sedon and Little Falls councilwoman Maria Martini Cordonnier to run for the State Assembly in the 40th district against Republican incumbents Christopher DePhillips (R-Wyckoff) and Kevin Rooney (R-Wyckoff). Republicans have won the 40th district...

Passaic GOP backs Jay Webber, Betty Lou DeCroce

February 23, 2019 3:03 pmFebruary 23, 2019 3:03 pm

Passaic County Republicans have picked Darren Woolridge as the organization candidate for sheriff in the June primary. Woolridge, a former sheriff’s officer, is expected to face either incumbent Richard Berdnik or former sheriff Jerry Speziale. Both are seeking the endorsement...