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Ex-Senator known as Mr. Potato Head returns to political arena in support of DeCroce

May 5, 2021 11:21 am

Former State Sen. Bob Martin (R-Morris Plains), once dubbed “Mr. Potato Head” for alternating his political face in an election year, made a return to the rubber chicken circuit last night when he introduced Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-Parsippany) at a...

Gannon backs DeCroce in break with Morris GOP

May 3, 2021 9:55 amMay 3, 2021 2:23 pm

Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon endorsed Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-Parsippany-Troy Hills) Monday in a break with the county Republican organization. “I stand by my friends, and BettyLou is a friend,” Gannon said. “More than that, though, she is a fierce...

Right to Life PAC backs DeCroce

April 23, 2021 1:40 pm

The state’s largest pro-life group endorsed Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-Parsippany-Troy Hills) Friday. “Assemblywoman DeCroce has been a steadfast defender of the unborn and is one of the strongest pro-life voices in our state,” New Jersey Right to Life PAC Executive...

What to watch for in today’s primary election ballot draws

April 16, 2021 10:58 amApril 16, 2021 4:28 pm

County clerks will draw for ballot positions on Friday afternoon. The only drama will be on the Republican side, since the two Democrats challenging Gov. Phil Murphy in the primary were removed from the ballot. That means the organization line...

Pennachio stays with Webber, DeCroce, says he won’t go back on his word

April 9, 2021 8:58 pm

Senate Minority Whip Joseph Pennacchio (R-Montville) is sticking to his word and will hold firm on his endorsements of incumbents Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) and BettyLou DeCroce (R-Parsippany) for State Assembly in the 26th district. Since then, DeCroce lost the...

Webber, Barranco team up in 26th district Assembly race

April 7, 2021 3:47 pmApril 7, 2021 3:56 pm

Christian Barranco will give up his spot on the organization line in Passaic County in order to team up with seven-term incumbent Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) in the Republican primary for State Assembly in the 26th district. The IBEW Local...

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...