Erik Simonsen Archives - New Jersey Globe

With Van Drew gone, GOP sees opportunity in LD1

August 12, 2019 2:56 pmAugust 12, 2019 3:38 pm

For the moment, Michael Testa’s campaign likes the fact that Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) is in Congress and not in the New Jersey statehouse. The Cumberland County GOP chairman is seeking to oust State Sen. Bob Andrzejczak (D-Middle), a...

Testa has 63k in his war chest

May 31, 2019 12:57 pmMay 31, 2019 6:29 pm

Cumberland County Republican Chairman Michael Testa has a sizable cash advantage over State Sen. Bob Andrzecjzak, according to 11-day pre-primary reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The Republican candidate reported raising just $12,180.53 in the last...

Testa outraises Andrzejczak 6-1

May 13, 2019 2:42 pmMay 13, 2019 3:37 pm

Republican Michael Testa, Jr. has a substantial fundraising edge over incumbent State Sen. Bob Andrzejczak (D-Middle) in a closely-watched special election for State Senate in the 1st district. Testa, the Cumberland County GOP chairman, reported raising $133,552 and had $62,462...

GOP maintains registration edge in LD-1

April 4, 2019 5:16 pm

In the 1st legislative district, where Republicans hope to pick up a State Senate seat now that Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) has departed for Washington, the GOP has maintained their edge in voter registration. The district has 3,444 more Republicans...

Michael Testa easily beats Sam Fiocchi in Cumberland

March 5, 2019 7:03 pmMarch 5, 2019 8:56 pm

Cumberland County Republican Chairman Michael Testa won the county line over former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi (R-Vineland) Tuesday night by a massive 45-7 margin. The loss is Fiocchi’s third before the Cumberland County Committee in a single year. He lost the...

Erik Simonsen and Antwan McClellan likely GOP Assembly candidates in 1st district

March 4, 2019 12:01 pmMarch 4, 2019 2:40 pm

Lower Township mayor Erik Simonsen and Ocean City councilman Antwan McClellan have emerged as the leading candidates for the Republican State Assembly nomination in the 1st district. The two Cape May officials are expected to win the endorsement of the...

Avalon mayor endorses Testa for Senate

February 27, 2019 9:40 am

Avalon Mayor Marty Pagliughi has endorsed Michael Testa, Jr. for the Republican State Senate nomination in the 1st legislative district. Testa, the Cumberland County GOP chairman, faces former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi (R-Vineland) in the June primary. The winner will take...