Daniel Rodrick Archives - New Jersey Globe

Holzapfel says he’s running again, but some Ocean Republicans still uncertain

February 26, 2026 4:17 pm

State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River) turns 83 a month before the 2027 general election, and if he wins, he’ll be 87 when a new four-year term ends. With a national debate brewing over retirement ages – former Chicago Mayor...

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...

Rodrick wins Toms River mayoral primary, unseating incumbent mayor

June 6, 2023 9:42 pmJune 6, 2023 11:30 pm

Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick has won the Republican primary for mayor of Toms River off-the-line, unseating incumbent Mayor Mo Hill in New Jersey’s eighth-largest town, the New Jersey Globe projects. As of 11:30 p.m., Rodrick has 46% of the...

Gilmore condemns Hill, Rodrick for ‘antisemitic’ campaign rhetoric

May 23, 2023 10:35 am

Ocean GOP chairman George Gilmore released a statement today excoriating Toms River Mayor Mo Hill for his allegedly antisemitic rhetoric – even though Hill has the endorsement of the Ocean County Republican organization led by Gilmore. According to Gilmore, both...

Ambrosio ally blasts Hill’s ‘cynical, faith-baiting scheme’

May 5, 2023 1:52 pm

Earlier this week, Toms River Mo Hill claimed he was “congratulating” one of his Republican primary challengers, Geri Ambrosio, for receiving the endorsement of the Toms River Jewish Community Council (TRJCC). But his intention was seemingly to connect Ambrosio to...

Hill highlights Toms River Jewish Community Council’s endorsement…of his opponent

May 3, 2023 4:47 pm

Facing multiple serious opponents in next month’s Republican primary, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill issued a press release today with an unusual purpose: highlighting an endorsement he didn’t receive. The Toms River Jewish Community Council (TRJCC), an Orthodox Jewish community...

Off-the-line Toms River slates descend into legal battle over ballot slogan

April 12, 2023 11:35 amApril 12, 2023 7:39 pm

Both Geri Ambrosio and Daniel Rodrick want to beat Toms River Mayor Mo Hill in this June’s Republican primary and become the next mayor of New Jersey’s eighth-largest municipality. But first, they’ll need to resolve a legal dispute over the...