Jeff Van Drew Archives - New Jersey Globe

Smith has $417k in warchest as he looks to become New Jersey’s longest-serving congressman

October 15, 2019 11:59 pmOctober 16, 2019 12:03 am

New Jersey’s lone Republican congressman is in strong financial shape as he prepares to seek a record-setting 21st term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) has $416,711 cash-on-hand, the most he’s ever had in the 3rd...

Hong Kong protesters push for Smith human rights bills

October 15, 2019 11:34 pmOctober 15, 2019 11:34 pm

Protesters in Hong Kong are rallying for the passage of human rights legislation sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) that was debated on the House floor today. “People by the tens of thousands in Hong Kong have demonstrated in favor...

Fitzherbert struggling for dollars in 2nd district House race

October 15, 2019 3:44 pmOctober 15, 2019 3:50 pm

Republican Brian Fitzherbert appears to have trouble raising money for his bid to unseat freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey’s 2nd district, raising just $21,287 for his fledgling congressional campaign. Fitzherbert reported spending $3,159 and has $18,127 cash-on-hand....

Ex-Trump aide who said ‘semen-exposed’ women have better cognitive skills raises $100k for congressional bid

October 15, 2019 2:49 pmOctober 15, 2019 5:28 pm

A controversial former Trump administration official who has argued that condoms deprive women of the “remarkable” chemicals found in semen has raised $100,342 for his bid to challenge Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) in New Jersey’s 2nd district. Robert Patterson,...

AFSCME endorses Democrats in Cape May freeholder race

October 15, 2019 1:08 pm

The Democratic candidates for Cape May County Freeholder have been endorsed by AFSCME New Jersey Council 63, which represents over 1,000 county employees. The backing of Elizabeth Casey and Joyce Gould comes at a time when Democrats view an opportunity...

LoBiondo to host Testa fundraiser

October 14, 2019 3:51 pmOctober 14, 2019 9:32 pm

Former Rep. Frank LoBiondo will host a fundraiser for Cumberland County GOP chair Michael Testa’s state senate bid next week. Tickets for the fundraiser at Old Oar House Irish Pub in Millville range from $100 to $2,600. Young Republicans can...

Van Drew has another huge fundraising haul

October 14, 2019 12:09 amOctober 13, 2019 10:24 pm

Freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) had his second strong fundraising quarter and now has $930,344 cash-on-hand as he prepares to seek a second term as the congressman from New Jersey’s 2nd district. Van Drew raised $528,430 during the 3rd...