James Fife Archives - New Jersey Globe

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Hudson County in 2026

July 17, 2026 11:37 amJuly 20, 2026 12:28 am

Hudson County has long been the epicenter of New Jersey’s political machine, a place where legendary bosses, courthouse organizations, and disciplined Democratic operations built one of the most formidable county organizations in American politics. For generations, winning the Democratic primary...

Judge rejects Harrison independents’ ballot challenge; appeal possible

July 16, 2026 2:50 pm

A Superior Court judge today rejected a bid by two Harrison independent candidates to gain access to the November general election ballot, ruling they failed to collect the required number of signatures and missed the statutory deadline to challenge the...

Ten Hudson mayors back Craig Guy for re-election

July 14, 2026 1:17 pm

Calling him a “proven uniter, not a divider,” Hudson County Executive Craig Guy picked up the endorsements of ten of Hudson County’s twelve mayors on Tuesday, bolstering his bid for a second term in 2027. Backing Guy are Mayors Brian...

Stack, HCDO will stick with Rob Menendez in 2026

January 8, 2026 2:42 pmJanuary 11, 2026 11:14 am

Facing another potential primary challenge in the 8th congressional district this spring, Rep. Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City) will officially retain the support of the powerful local Democrats who helped get him elected in both 2022 and 2024. Union City Mayor/State...

Fife wins renomination in Harrison

June 6, 2018 3:55 am

Harrison mayor James Fife held off a Democratic primary challenge from councilman Anselmo Millan, winning 1,272 to 964 – a margin of 308 votes. Fife’s ticket swept four Ward council races and four contested county committee seats. Ward 1 Councilman...

Harrison: Millan leans on groundwork for election day

June 5, 2018 1:53 pmJune 6, 2018 4:11 pm

HARRISON – Councilman Anselmo Millan’s hoping his work’s paid off. The mayoral candidate is hoping to levy the work his campaign has put in over its life to help him win out over incumbent Mayor James Fife. “The work is...

Ten mayoral primaries to watch

June 5, 2018 6:00 amJune 5, 2018 4:32 pm

Ten primaries for mayor worth watching: Berkeley Heights: Mayor Robert Woodruff faces a GOP primary challenge from Tom Maciejewski. Chester: Mayor Janet Hoven faces a Republican primary challenge from councilman Tim Iverson. Englewood: Mayor Frank Huttle is not seeking re-election. ...