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Malinowski sees a big difference between himself, Kean

July 8, 2020 1:23 pmJuly 8, 2020 1:32 pm

Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-Ringoes) sketched out what he views as glaring differences with Senate Minority Leader Thomas Kean, Jr. as the two begin their general election in one of the state’s most competitive congressional districts. “It’s not just the candidate,...

Republican Senate race too close to call

July 8, 2020 12:40 amJuly 8, 2020 3:24 am

The race for the Republican nod to take on U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-Newark) is too close to call. Rik Mehta currently leads Hirsh Singh 38% to 37%, with Singh kept competitive by a staggering 29,012-vote lead in Ocean County....

Cumberland freeholders face challenge from incumbent they dropped from line

July 4, 2020 3:22 pmJuly 4, 2020 3:31 pm

One of most competitive freeholder primaries in New Jersey next week is in Cumberland County, where incumbent Jack Surrency is running off-the-line after the county Democratic organization declined to support him for re-election. The winners of the primary could face...

IBEW Local 164 endorses Gottheimer

July 3, 2020 11:31 amJuly 3, 2020 11:32 am

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 164, a hugely influential building trades union in Bergen County, has endorsed Rep. Josh Gottheimer for re-election to a third term. “For the nearly 3,000 members of IBEW Local 164 in the state...

Legislator who was Navy SEAL commander not sure he likes idea of N.J. National Guard working the polls

July 2, 2020 2:17 pmJuly 2, 2020 2:23 pm

The possibility that Gov. Phil Murphy will use the New Jersey National Guard to work the polls on Election Day next week could offer unsettling imagery of the military serving a role in the electoral process. Assemblyman Ryan Peters (R-Hainesport),...

Biden holds 12-point lead over Trump, poll says

July 2, 2020 11:00 amJuly 2, 2020 1:31 pm

Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a 12-point lead over President Donald Trump, according to a Monmouth University poll released Thursday. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee leads the incumbent 53%-41%, up slightly from the 52%-41% lead the poll found last...

Callaway charges election investigators targeting him, minority voters

July 2, 2020 12:08 amJuly 2, 2020 9:23 pm

The leader of the Atlantic City Democratic organization accused election officials are sending investigators to the homes of voters requesting replacement ballots in largely minority areas. “They get a knock on the door from the Gestapo at the Superintendent of...