Janice Mironov Archives - New Jersey Globe

League of Municipalities ousts Chegwidden as incoming president

November 18, 2021 9:21 pmNovember 19, 2021 8:00 am

The New Jersey League of Municipalities today tossed Wharton Mayor Bill Chegwidden as their incoming president after he refused to give up the presidency of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Chegwidden has essentially...

Zwicker will get Somerset backing for Senate, Jaffer will be Assembly candidate

February 26, 2021 11:51 amFebruary 27, 2021 11:45 pm

Andrew Zwicker has secured the organization line for State Senate in Somerset County, ending a stalemate with Democratic County Chair Peg Schaffer over residency issues and making him the front runner to become the first Democrat since 1902 to win...

Zwicker enters Senate race with Middlesex endorsement, nods from Mercer, Hunterdon

February 3, 2021 8:00 amFebruary 3, 2021 11:33 am

Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) today formally launched his bid for State Senate in the 16th district, where Democrats have their strongest chance to flip a longtime Republican seat in November. Republican State Sen. Christopher Bateman (R-Branchburg) announced last week...

With Hightstown officials sworn in, Republicans no longer hold office in Mercer

January 4, 2021 7:07 pmJanuary 5, 2021 8:36 am

Hightstown Councilwoman Cristina Fowler was sworn in Saturday, officially ousting the last Republican official in Mercer County. “I just wanted to say it’s an honor to serve Hightstown and I wanted to thank all the residents who’ve placed their trust...

Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer jockey for open 16th district Assembly seat

December 4, 2020 11:18 amFebruary 2, 2021 8:39 pm

Democrats in three counties have begun eyeing a State Assembly seat in the politically competitive 16th district, where at least one Democratic assemblyman will give up his seat to run for the State Senate. The process of replacing Andrew Zwicker...

Engel challenges Richford for Mercer GOP chair

August 10, 2020 7:16 pmAugust 11, 2020 1:28 am

Mercer County Republican Chair Lisa Richford faces a challenge for re-election tomorrow night from Lawrence Township Republican Club President Falk Engel. County committee members elected in the July 7 primary election will meeting in Hamilton for an outdoor vote. Richford...

Turner warns Mercer spat could leave lasting rift

July 31, 2020 11:46 amJuly 31, 2020 2:36 pm

State Sen. Shirley Turner (D-Lawrence) said a recent schism between Mercer County Democratic Chairwoman Janice Mironov and Democrats in and around Trenton could leave a lasting rift in the county. “Well, probably, unless she changes her philosophy in terms of...