Don Guardian Archives

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...

Atlantic GOP candidates want permanent casino smoking ban

July 22, 2021 10:55 am

Buffered by major contributions from a tobacco giant Philip Morris to New Jersey Democrats, three Republican legislative candidates in Atlantic County are calling for a permanent end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos. The GOP candidates – former Assemblyman Vince...

Polistina, running mates promise to set up Atlantic City district office

July 13, 2021 10:40 am

Republicans in the second legislative district promised to create a legislative office in Atlantic City, their district’s largest municipality, if they win at the polls in November. “Atlantic City has a variety of residents with multicultural backgrounds, working jobs throughout...

Swift, Guardian attack incumbents over votes on mandatory minimums bills

June 29, 2021 5:54 pmJune 29, 2021 6:09 pm

Republican Assembly candidates in the second district attacked Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) and John Armato (D-Buena) for “yes” votes they cast on a bill that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for a series of drug and property crimes, as well...