Edward McDonnell Archives - New Jersey Globe

Can anti-organization Democrats in South Jersey win something? Anything?

May 19, 2023 3:30 pm

Every year, a few underfunded progressives file to run off-the-line for office in South Jersey. Every year, they get smoked by the South Jersey Democratic machine, one of the most powerful organizations in the state. Will 2023 be any different?...

McDonnell, Rodriguez beat South Jersey Progressive Dems in Camden primary

June 7, 2022 11:16 pmJune 7, 2022 11:24 pm

The New Jersey Globe projects that longtime Camden County Commissioners Edward McDonnell and Carmen Rodriguez have defeated two Democratic primary opponents from the South Jersey Progressive Democrats. As of 11:13 p.m., Rodriguez and McDonnell outpolled Rebecca Holloway and Wilhelmus Schrieks...

Camden tosses freeholder candidates from ballot

April 10, 2019 4:33 pmApril 10, 2019 6:07 pm

Two Democratic candidates for Camden County freeholder were tossed from the ballot today after an investigation by a law enforcement agency found signatures on the nominating petitions to be fraudulent. The decision by deputy county clerk John Schmidt ends the...

10 Dems seeking Camden freeholder seats

April 3, 2019 3:24 pmApril 3, 2019 9:19 pm

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article said Jennifer O’Donnell ran for Gloucester Township mayor. She did not. A wide field of candidates is seeking the Democratic nod for the Camden County freeholder board. Eight Democratic candidates across four...