James Holzapfel Archives

McGuckin, Catalano beat Gilmore-backed challengers

June 8, 2021 10:12 pm

Assemblymen Greg McGuckin (R-Toms River) and John Catalano (R-Brick) defeated challengers Geraldine Ambrosio and Brian Quinn Tuesday, effectively scoring re-election in their solidly Republican district. The battle in the 10th district was a continuation of the intra-party struggle that’s played...

District 10 Assembly incumbents hold solid financial edge

June 7, 2021 1:12 pm

Republican Assembly incumbents in the 10th legislative district continued to outraise challengers backed by former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, filings with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission show. Assemblyman John Catalano (R-Brick) was the top fundraiser among...

School mask mandate the latest draw for Republican ire

May 25, 2021 3:55 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy is facing Republican calls to walk back comments saying children would still be required to wear masks in school next fall. “It’s an outrage for our caucus and for parents across the state,” Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-Mendham)...

Fundraising meager in district 10 GOP primary

May 18, 2021 1:07 pm

There’s not much money moving in the 10th district’s Republican primary. Candidates there reported raising just $15,950 in 29-day pre-election filings submitted to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, with the bulk of that money going to an off-the...

Schepisi still undecided on courtesy for Wainer Apter

May 6, 2021 3:12 pm

Some Republican senators haven’t decided whether they’ll back Gov. Phil Murphy’s nominee to the New Jersey Supreme Court, and that includes the one Republican lawmaker who could sink Rachel Wainer Apter’s nomination all on her own. “I have just started...

Holzapfel, Singer not ready to back Christie for president

May 6, 2021 2:11 pm

Two Republican state senators were unprepared to say they’d support another presidential campaign by former Gov. Chris Christie. “Depends who’s out there. I honestly haven’t thought about it,” said State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River). “It’s a little early, don’t...

Holzapfel plans to oppose bill requiring diversity education in schools

December 16, 2020 12:52 pmDecember 16, 2020 2:18 pm

State Sen. James Holzapfel (R-Toms River) announced his intent to vote against a bill that would require schools to incorporate diversity and inclusion into curriculums for students beginning in kindergarten. “This bill has nothing to do with anti-bullying policies but...