Jeffrey Dublin Archives - New Jersey Globe

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Hudson County in 2026

July 17, 2026 11:37 amJuly 20, 2026 12:28 am

Hudson County has long been the epicenter of New Jersey’s political machine, a place where legendary bosses, courthouse organizations, and disciplined Democratic operations built one of the most formidable county organizations in American politics. For generations, winning the Democratic primary...

Valdez wins contested Hudson County commissioner primary

June 2, 2026 9:37 pmJune 2, 2026 10:13 pm

Non-profit activist Alex Valdez won the Democratic nomination for the 9th district Hudson County commissioner seat, the New Jersey Globe projects. The candidates were looking to replace Albert Cifelli, who is not seeking re-election. Valdez faced Mina Ekladious, the president...

Dublin wins race for Hudson register

June 8, 2021 9:10 pmJune 8, 2021 9:11 pm

Former Hudson County Freeholder Jeffrey Dublin defeated Melissa Alexander to win the Democratic nod for Hudson County register. Dublin made his bid on the Hudson County Democratic line, while Alexander ran alone under the slogan “The people’s choice.” The former...

Hudson Dems pick Dublin for county register

April 5, 2021 6:07 pm

Former Hudson County freeholder Jeffrey Dublin is returning to public office as the Hudson County Democratic organization candidate for Register of Deeds and Mortgages. He will replace Diane Coleman, who is not seeking re-election to another five year term. Dublin...

Viola Richardson, former Jersey City councilwoman, dies of COVID-19

April 11, 2020 2:55 pmApril 11, 2020 3:27 pm

Viola Richardson, a longtime fixture in Jersey City politics and a popular three-term city councilwoman, died on Friday evening of a coronavirus-related illness. She was 74. “I served with her for eight years on the City Council and she defined...