Jennifer Beck Archives

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...

Pezzullo wont rule out challenging Gopal

November 9, 2020 9:36 pm

Conservative businessman Richard Pezzullo is a possible candidate against Democratic State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) in the 11th district, some Republicans have told the New Jersey Globe. Pezzullo was not ready to discuss a possible Senate bid next year....

The O’Toole Chronicles: My Experiences from Legislative Redistricting

October 13, 2020 12:01 amOctober 12, 2020 9:16 pm

As I filled out my vote-by-mail ballot this year and got to Ballot Question #3, it brought back a flood of memories related to Legislative Redistricting – both as a member of the Legislature deeply affected in 2001 and as...

Report: Christie may play Biden in Trump debate prep

August 9, 2020 6:15 pm

President Donald Trump wants former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to play Joe Biden in rehearsals for the 2020 presidential debates, according to an Axios report. Axios reported that Trump met with Christie and some of his top campaign aides...

Darcy Draeger is a real farmer, but Bucco attacks her anyway

October 4, 2019 2:02 amOctober 4, 2019 3:41 pm

After giving up her Wall Street career, Democratic Assembly candidate Darcy Draeger is a full-time farmer. Draeger’s small farm in rural Chester Township has 24 sheep, 15 chickens – down from 19 after an unfortunate incident with a raccoon –...

Gopal feels good about LD11 Assembly race

September 23, 2019 4:40 pmSeptember 24, 2019 10:25 am

State Sen. Vin Gopal feels good about his Assembly running mates’ chances of winning re-election this year. “We feel good about making sure they get re-elected. I’m working very hard. I’m knocking on a lot of doors for them, we’re...