Frank Pallotta Archives - New Jersey Globe

Vying to unseat Nellie Pou, NJ-9 Republicans face a stark choice

May 27, 2026 1:41 pmMay 27, 2026 6:06 pm

If New Jersey Republicans are to flip a congressional seat this year – and that’s a big if – it will almost certainly be the 9th district, where Rep. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) is seeking a second term. In theory,...

Auth, Azzariti hold on in tight race for LD39 in Bergen County

November 5, 2025 12:24 amNovember 5, 2025 2:42 am

Assemblymen Robert Auth (R-Old Tappan) and John Azzariti (R-Saddle River) have won re-election in Bergen County’s 39th legislative district, the New Jersey Globe projects, but Democrats put up a serious fight. As of 12:24 a.m. and with nearly all votes...

Auth, Azzariti hold off Pallotta challenge

June 10, 2025 10:36 pmJune 11, 2025 12:41 am

Assemblymen Bob Auth (R-Old Tappan) and John Azzariti (R-Saddle River) beat back a primary challenge from former congressional candidate Frank Pallotta in Bergen County’s 39th legislative district, the New Jersey Globe projects. Auth and Azzariti had party support, but Pallotta...

A rundown of today’s races for the N.J. Legislature

June 10, 2025 6:01 amJune 10, 2025 7:34 pm

This story was originally published on March 25, 2025, after the primary election filing deadline, and has been edited in many districts to reflect the current state of races. Over 200 candidates will compete in Democratic and Republican primaries today...

A brief electoral history of Josh Gottheimer

March 14, 2025 2:47 pm

When it comes to running in a Democratic primary, contests decided by droves of highly engaged liberal voters, it’s usually seen as wise to claim the progressive lane. You don’t have to run as a socialist, per se, but at...

Republican drops primary bid, endorses Auth, Azzariti

February 14, 2025 2:57 pmFebruary 14, 2025 3:00 pm

Saddle River Councilman Jon Kurpis today dropped out of the Republican primary for State Assembly in the 39th district and endorsed the two incumbents in an increasingly crowded field. Kurpis said he analyzed over 5,400 pieces of legislation and said,...

Pallotta joins race for GOP Assembly nod in 39th

February 13, 2025 8:30 amFebruary 13, 2025 11:56 am

Frank Pallotta, a conservative former investment banker who challenged Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Tenafly) in 2020 and 2022, has formally entered the race for the Republican nomination for the State Assembly in the 39th legislative district. Pallotta said his campaign will...