Claire Swift Archives - New Jersey Globe

GOP says Armato wrong on PILOT program

October 12, 2021 9:03 pmOctober 12, 2021 8:44 pm

Republicans say that Assemblyman John Armato (D-Buena) sided with casino owners by sponsoring legislation that would remove online gambling and sports betting from a payment-in-lieu of taxes (PILOT) program that benefits Atlantic City and county government. Legislation creating the 10-year...

Democrats outraising Republicans in most key legislative races

October 12, 2021 11:53 amOctober 12, 2021 3:11 pm

In most highly competitive legislative races across the state, Democratic candidates are outraising their Republican opponents, according to pre-election fundraising reports released today by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC). Those competitive districts are also drawing the lion’s...

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...

Pro-business PAC endorses Polistina, Addiego and Pappas in key Senate races

September 17, 2021 5:07 pm

A political action committee connected to the New Jersey Business & Industry Association has split their endorsements in the state’s most closely watched legislative races, backing Republicans in the 2nd district, Democrats in the 8th, and candidates from both parties...

Both parties angle for a clean sweep in the 2nd legislative district

August 17, 2021 5:19 pm

New Jersey’s 2nd legislative district, covering most of Atlantic County and anchored by Atlantic City and Egg Harbor Township, is a district accustomed to divided representation. Since 2017, the district has elected a Republican to the State Senate – first...

Women legislators hard-pressed to increase their numbers in 2021

August 11, 2021 11:38 amAugust 11, 2021 11:40 am

The New Jersey state legislature, where all four legislative leaders and nearly 60% of all legislators are white men, is a body that has room to grow more diverse. But based on the candidates running this November, the 2021 elections...

With Diane Allen as LG pick, Republicans foresee boost in state legislative races

August 3, 2021 5:36 pm

With Jack Ciattarelli picking former State Sen. Diane Allen as his running mate, the Republican nominee for governor no doubt hopes South Jersey will appreciate that he chose one of their own for his gubernatorial ticket – the first time...