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(Updated) Tammy Murphy gets bevy of Monmouth endorsements ahead of critical county convention

February 5, 2024 2:59 pmFebruary 5, 2024 8:31 pm

Updated at 8:32 p.m.: Several endorsers on this list later said that they have not made any endorsement in the race, including the mayor of Ocean Township and the Democratic municipal chairs in Brielle, Bradley Beach, and possibly Asbury Park....

Neptune Democrats pick three to fill vacant seat

February 3, 2024 5:32 pmFebruary 5, 2024 10:56 am

Neptune Democrats met today to fill a vacant township committee seat to replace Nick Williams, a three-term committeeman and former mayor, who cited health issues as the reason for his resignation earlier this week. This is the second time in...

Where did Vin Gopal do best? Everywhere.

November 13, 2023 4:33 pm

If there’s one thing that last Tuesday’s legislative elections accomplished, it’s that no one is likely to ever doubt State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch)’s electoral abilities again. Going into Election Day, both parties believed that the contest between Gopal...

Gopal wins re-election; Democrats pick up two 11th district Assembly seats

November 7, 2023 9:23 pmNovember 8, 2023 12:07 am

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has won re-election, the New Jersey Globe projects, a huge win for the two-term senator after a grueling and competitive campaign. Gopal’s Assembly running mates, Ocean Township Councilwoman Margie Donlon and former Municipal Court...

Gopal has early cash lead in 11th district race

January 25, 2023 11:43 amJanuary 25, 2023 12:24 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has built up a big warchest in the 11th district, far outstripping his district’s two Republican assemblymembers ahead of what will likely be one of New Jersey’s most competitive legislative elections this year. Gopal...

Gopal officially launches State Senate re-election campaign

January 9, 2023 8:15 pmJanuary 9, 2023 8:44 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) formally launched his re-election campaign to the Monmouth County-based 11th legislative district this evening, kicking off an intense ten-month campaign for what may be New Jersey’s premier legislative race of 2023. “Know that I...

Five Democrats seeking Assembly seats in 11th district

January 9, 2023 2:57 pmJanuary 14, 2023 11:57 am

Just over a year after they unexpectedly lost two Assembly seats in the 11th legislative district, Monmouth County Democrats are eager to try and take them back, with five candidates running for the two seats – among them one of...