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Democratic congressional candidate Will Cunningham

Cunningham wants Citizens United to pull Kennedy endorsement

May 29, 2020 9:24 am

Will Cunningham thinks evidence that Patrick J. Kennedy gave $500,000 to a dormant super PAC now spending money to boost the chances of his wife in New Jersey’s 2nd district Democratic primary, is enough for End Citizens United to pull...

Bennett moves forward in congressional bid, precludes runs for freeholder, surrogate

January 21, 2020 10:07 pmMarch 7, 2020 3:36 pm

Ashley Bennett has ruled out running for re-election to the Atlantic County Board of Freeholders and is all-in for her bid to become the Democratic candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district. Bennett entered the race for the Democratic...

Sherrill picked for key subcommittee chair

January 9, 2020 5:16 pmSeptember 8, 2025 9:31 am

Freshman Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) is the new chairwoman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on the Environment. Sherrill replaces Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Pennsylvania), who gave up his subcommittee chairmanship to take the seat on the House Transportation...

Cunningham enters race to oppose Van Drew

January 8, 2020 9:18 amJanuary 8, 2020 11:57 am

Will Cunningham, a former aide to U.S. Senator Cory Booker who won 16% of the vote against Jeff Van Drew in the 2018 Democratic congressional primary in the 2nd district, says he’s running again. Cunningham is the fifth Democrat to...

Sherrill mourns Elijah Cummings

October 17, 2019 10:01 amOctober 17, 2019 12:28 pm

Rep. Mikie Sherrill mourned the passing of Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings Thursday. “Chairman Cummings’ unwavering commitment to our country and to the people of Baltimore serves as a model to all those who aspire to serve,” Sherrill said. “A civil...

Youngblood has $14,102 cash-on-hand

April 16, 2018 9:14 amApril 16, 2018 5:34 pm

Retired teacher Tanzie Youngblood, who has been excited the Democratic wing of the New Jersey Democratic Party with a progressive agenda and attacks on front runner Jeff Van Drew’s 100% National Rifle Association rating, raised $34,768 during the first quarter...