David Schmidt Archives - New Jersey Globe

Chris Smith beats minor primary opponent on his way to 23rd House term

June 4, 2024 8:23 pmJune 4, 2024 9:47 pm

The number of obstacles to a 23rd House term for Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) diminished by one today, with the longtime congressman easily beating back Republican primary opponent David Schmidt, the New Jersey Globe projects. As of 9:47 p.m., Smith...

New Jersey’s Q1 congressional fundraising, by the numbers

April 16, 2024 3:30 pmApril 16, 2024 11:15 pm

As is often the case each cycle, the first fundraising quarter of 2024 – covering January 1 through March 31 – was when the state of play in many of New Jersey’s top races came into focus. The state’s congressional...

Three congressional candidates facing challenges to their petitions; Jasey challenge rejected

April 1, 2024 6:50 pmApril 1, 2024 7:44 pm

Three congressional candidates in New Jersey are facing challenges to their nominating petitions: Republican U.S. Senate candidates Justin Murphy and Peter Vallorosi and Republican 6th district candidate Scott Fegler. A challenge was also filed against Democratic 8th district candidate Kyle...

Kean, Smith officially get minor primary challengers

March 21, 2024 8:20 pmMarch 21, 2024 8:38 pm

Reps. Tom Kean Jr. (R-Westfield) and Chris Smith (R-Manchester), two Republicans who have frustrated the more conservative wings of their party at times, both officially got primary challengers today – but neither has much to worry about. In the 4th...

Richter’s fundraising paused amid COVID-19 crisis

April 6, 2020 11:41 amApril 6, 2020 11:45 am

House candidate David Richter scrapped a fundraising video, instead choosing to push a video asking residents with means to donate to charity just days after his campaign sent out a letter asking supporters to contribute. “The letter had been in...

Deadline to challenge primary petitions is today

April 3, 2020 8:49 amApril 3, 2020 10:26 am

The deadline to file challenges to nominating petitions for the June 2 primary election is at the close of business today. Several candidates risk being tossed off the ballot simply by cutting it close on the number of signatures they...

Kim files for re-election

March 30, 2020 7:04 pmMarch 31, 2020 3:00 am

Rep. Andy Kim filed for re-election with more than 400 signatures Monday. The first-term Democrat is the only member of his party to file in the district. He faces at least four Republican challengers. Former Hill International CEO David Richter...