Don Purdy Archives - New Jersey Globe

Can anti-Trump RNC member from New Jersey keep his seat? Party rules say no

November 21, 2024 6:31 pmNovember 26, 2024 10:35 am

GOP leaders must decide whether Bill Palatucci, a close ally of former Gov. Chris Christie, is eligible to be the Republican National Committeeman from New Jersey after staunchly opposing Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Eight Republican state committee members...

Ciattarelli announces endorsements from 30 GOP Atlantic County officials

November 13, 2024 3:19 pmNovember 18, 2024 2:49 pm

Jack Ciattarelli unveiled a slate of gubernatorial endorsements from about 30 Atlantic County officials as the Republican seeks his party’s nomination for a second cycle. Atlantic County GOP Chairman Don Purdy and state Sen. Vince Polistina (R-Egg Harbor Twp) led...

It’s a Trump vs. Christie showdown in race for Republican National Committeeman

June 27, 2024 3:09 amJune 27, 2024 12:06 pm

The race for Republican National Committeeman from New Jersey has morphed into a contest between former President Donald Trump and former Gov. Chris Christie, forcing party leaders to pick sides, albeit likely by secret ballot, in a race between one...

Where the numbers stand in LD8’s tight Assembly race

November 10, 2023 3:01 pmNovember 10, 2023 3:01 pm

After an unexpected batch of Burlington County ballots were counted yesterday, the 8th legislative district’s Assembly race has suddenly become New Jersey’s closest contest, with Assemblyman Brandon Umba (R-Medford) – who had previously been declared the victor – trailing Democrat...

Del Borrello wins GOP nomination in one of N.J.’s most competitive districts

June 6, 2023 9:02 pmJune 7, 2023 2:32 am

Former Washington Township Councilman Chris Del Borrello has defeated Gloucester County Commissioner Nick DeSilvio (R-Franklin) in the Republican primary for State Senate in the 4th legislative district, the New Jersey Globe projects, bringing an end to what may have been...

Personal attacks fly at acrimonious 4th district Senate debate

May 8, 2023 11:52 pmMay 10, 2023 2:53 am

Republican candidates in New Jersey’s 4th legislative district are in a tricky position this year. Their ultimate goal is to beat South Jersey Democrats and flip the district red for the first time in more than two decades. But first,...

Purdy will challenge Davis for Atlantic GOP chairman, Hurley reports

March 14, 2022 2:13 pmMarch 14, 2022 7:01 pm

Keith Davis, who has been the Atlantic County GOP Chairman for sixteen years, will face a challenge from former Galloway Mayor Donald Purdy, according to WPG Talk Radio host Harry Hurley. Purdy is allied with the new state senator from...