Diane DeBiase Archives - New Jersey Globe

Former GOP nominees for LD-36 endorse Pino

January 6, 2026 2:24 pm

Former Lyndhurst school board president Chris Musto and Carlstadt Councilwoman Diane DeBiase, two unsuccessful Republican nominees for Assembly in last year’s elections, have endorsed Clifton Councilwoman Rosie Pino for the 9th congressional district. Musto and DeBiase ran for the 36th...

Calabrese, Schaer convincingly re-elected to Trump-won LD36

November 4, 2025 10:02 pm

Assemblymen Gary Schaer (D-Passaic) and Clinton Calabrese (D-Cliffside Park) have secured new terms in southern Bergen County’s 36th district, the New Jersey Globe projects, even after the district veered sharply towards Republicans in last year’s federal elections. As of 10:01...

Here are the general election matchups in New Jersey’s competitive legislative races

June 12, 2025 2:54 pmJune 12, 2025 11:14 pm

After last night’s primary elections, New Jersey Democrats and Republicans alike now have gubernatorial standard-bearers they can rally behind in November: Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) for the blue team, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-Somerville) for the red. Just as importantly,...

GOP voters pick party-backed Assembly slate over Auriemma twins in LD36

June 10, 2025 10:28 pm

The Auriemma twins – firefighter Chris and real estate agent Craig, both U.S. Army veterans – have been running for office in the 36th legislative district for years, pitching themselves as pro-Trump Republicans in a part of the state that’s...

Carlstadt councilwoman joins GOP bid for 36th Assembly seats

January 24, 2025 12:26 pmJanuary 24, 2025 6:51 pm

Carlstadt Councilwoman Diane DeBiase joined Republican Chris Musto’s campaign for the state Assembly in New Jersey’s 36th district on Thursday. Musto, a former Lyndhurst school board member and homeland security official, launched his campaign in November. The pair are seeking...