Jay Webber Archives - New Jersey Globe

Booker’s landslide gives him wins in 36 of 40 N.J. legislative districts

November 13, 2026 3:48 pm

Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is on track to carry 36 of New Jersey’s 40 legislative districts after his landslide re-election victory over Republican Justin Murphy, a former deputy mayor of Tabernacle, a remarkable showing that could have significant implications...

Shaw seriously considering Assembly bid in 26th district

November 13, 2026 3:05 pm

Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw is giving serious consideration to seeking the Republican nomination for State Assembly in the 26th legislative district, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. Shaw, a former Mountain Lakes mayor who has served on the Board...

Barberio denies endorsing Mastrangelo for Assembly, despite campaign announcement

November 12, 2026 12:11 pmNovember 12, 2026 8:07 pm

Former Parsippany Mayor James “Jamie” Barberio says he has not endorsed Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo for State Assembly, despite being included on a list of endorsements released by Mastrangelo’s campaign today. “I’ve never even spoken to Tom about this,”...

Is western New Jersey turning purple?

November 11, 2026 1:32 pmNovember 12, 2026 12:56 pm

Morris County elected its first Democratic county commissioner in 53 years. Hunterdon County voted Democratic in congressional and U.S. Senate races. Democrats made inroads in Sussex County, and Rep.-elect Rebecca Bennett (D-Bridgewater) carried two Republican strongholds, Sussex and Warren. In...

Republicans scramble for Webber’s Assembly seat as Democrats mull options

November 10, 2026 10:35 amNovember 10, 2026 10:56 am

The world is moving fast in New Jersey’s 26th legislative district, where the retirement of six-term State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R-Montville) has set off a political scramble for two legislative seats. Within minutes of Pennacchio’s announcement, ten-term Assemblyman Jay Webber...

Jay Webber announces bid for Pennacchio’s Senate seat

November 10, 2026 9:12 amNovember 10, 2026 9:39 am

Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains), a ten-term legislator and staunch conservative, announced today that he will seek the Republican nomination for State Senate in the 26th legislative district, following State Sen. Joe Pennacchio’s decision to retire. “I congratulate retiring Senator...

Pennacchio retirement sets up race for open Senate seat in increasingly competitive district

November 10, 2026 9:01 amNovember 10, 2026 9:35 am

State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio’s (R-Montville) announcement this morning that he will not seek a seventh term next year will quickly spark a scramble for his Senate seat, with two Republican assemblymen among the potential candidates and Democrats eyeing an opportunity...