Jennifer Beck Archives - New Jersey Globe

Under new district lines, Joann Downey might still be an assemblywoman

February 18, 2022 11:45 amFebruary 19, 2022 12:08 am

When former Assemblywoman Joann Downey (D-Freehold) lost last month, it was by an agonizingly close margin. If she had won over just 348 more voters – many of whom were already voting for State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) –...

Republicans lead in the 11th district

November 3, 2021 1:33 am

The three Republican candidates for the 11th legislative district – Lori Annetta, Kim Eulner, and Marilyn Piperno – currently lead their Democratic incumbent opponents in what may shape up to be another upset victory for Republicans. Annetta narrowly leads State...

Tax board frustrated by Solomeno’s attacks against Monmouth County system

September 30, 2021 12:30 pmSeptember 30, 2021 12:30 pm

Vincent Solomeno, the Democratic nominee for the Monmouth County-based 13th State Senate district, is posing an interesting question this fall: can a state legislative race hinge on the complex issue of property tax reassessment? Solomeno, who’s running in an uphill...

Beck is possible candidate for state Racing Commission

September 17, 2021 5:34 pm

Former State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Red Bank) is eyeing a seat on the New Jersey State Racing Commission, the prestigious panel regulates the state’s horseracing industry, the New Jersey Globe has learned. The former three-term Republican senator from Monmouth County...

Democrats skeptical as Republicans look to expand Senate playing field

August 27, 2021 11:09 am

Could 2021 be the year that New Jersey Senate Republicans finally claw their way back from the political wilderness? The wilderness – or, more accurately, the minority – is where they’ve been stuck for nearly 18 long years. Republicans haven’t...

11th District Democrats want state to prioritize vaccines for teachers

February 3, 2021 11:24 am

Democrats in the 11th legislative district on Wednesday joined the calls urging Gov. Phil Murphy to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for the state’s teachers. “We need to ensure they are protected against the virus they are potentially exposed to each and...

Gopal has huge haul at virtual fundraiser

January 22, 2021 9:24 amJanuary 22, 2021 12:18 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) brought in over $150,000 last night at a virtual fundraiser that featured a former local Republican official who worked against him four years ago. Former Tinton Falls Councilwoman Nancyanne Fama, who campaigned for three-term...