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Seven candidates file to run for governor in June primary election

April 5, 2021 10:39 pmApril 6, 2021 11:41 am

Click HERE for the latest update: The dust has mostly settled on New Jersey’s filing deadline, with four Republicans and three Democrats competing to run for governor. Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who became the front runner in January after former...

Firefighters endorse Cryan re-election

March 26, 2021 9:36 am

The New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association has endorsed State Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union) for re-election in the 20th legislative district. The state’s largest firefighters and first responders union has also endorsed Assembly Majority Conference Chair Annette Quijano (D-Elizabeth)...

State PBA endorses Cryan

March 15, 2021 10:49 amMarch 15, 2021 12:26 pm

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association endorsed State Sen. Joe Cryan (D-Union) for another term in the legislature’s upper chamber Monday. “Senator Cryan has been a tremendous partner in all of our efforts to work with communities throughout the...

NJEA backs Cryan in 20th district Senate primary

March 11, 2021 10:34 amMarch 11, 2021 10:44 am

The New Jersey Education Association PAC has endorsed State Sen. Joseph Cryan (D-Union) for re-election to a second term in the 20th district. “Senator Cryan has been an advocate for working people, including NJEA members, in his district and across...

Kean teachers union backs Cryan re-election

March 10, 2021 9:05 am

The Kean University Federation of Teachers AFT Local 2187 Executive Board has endorsed State Sen. Joseph Cryan (D-Union) for re-election in the 20th district. “Senator Cryan has been a fierce advocate for the education community and, specifically, the importance of...

Two progressives launch Assembly bids in LD20

January 13, 2021 11:30 am

Progressives Aissa Heath and Ricky Castaneda announced they would challenge incumbent Democratic legislators in the 20th legislative district Wednesday. ““Marginalized communities need unapologetic voices standing up for them in our statehouse,” Heath said. “We cannot compromise our values when it...

Union progressives file ELEC complaint against party-backed county candidates, Elizabeth candidates

June 11, 2020 2:48 pm

The Progressive Democrats of Union County filed a complaint with the Election Law Enforcement Commission charging countywide Democrats backed by Union’s party organization and local candidates in Elizabeth violated campaign finance law by giving their respective joint committees the same...