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The losers of the Morris GOP convention have a big choice to make

March 7, 2023 3:53 pm

Last weekend’s Morris County Republican convention, just like any other party convention, resulted in some winners and some losers. The winners: County Commissioner Tayfun Selen (R-Chatham); 24th district Assemblyman Parker Space (R-Wantage), who’s running for State Senate, and his two...

LD26 incumbents smoke challengers at Morris convention

March 4, 2023 1:17 pmMarch 4, 2023 6:05 pm

Three Republicans incumbents in the 26th legislative district – State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-Montville), Assemblyman Brian Bergen (R-Denville), and Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) – have won the Morris Republican organizational line, beating a challenge at today’s county convention from...

The three most important county conventions of 2023 are nearly here

March 3, 2023 2:54 pmMarch 3, 2023 3:41 pm

In New Jersey, not all county conventions are created equal. Some county parties already decided months ago who they’re supporting for key offices like state senator and county commissioner; others don’t award county organizational lines at all, making their conventions...

Senate GOP caucus rebukes primary challenges to its members

February 10, 2023 11:31 amFebruary 10, 2023 1:00 pm

In a statement released this morning, the New Jersey State Senate Republican caucus decried the prospect of primary challenges to its members, putting up a united front against a set of challengers looking to take incumbent senators down. “Our goal...

DeGroot confirms he’s running for Morris County Commissioner

February 9, 2023 4:41 pm

Paul DeGroot, a former Assistant Passaic County Prosecutor and the GOP nominee last year against Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair), confirmed today that he will run for Morris County Commissioner this year against Republican incumbent Tayfun Selen. “Commissioner Selen has little...

Mastrangelo finally launches Senate campaign

February 9, 2023 2:48 pmFebruary 10, 2023 11:16 am

After months of speculation, Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo formally kicked off his campaign for State Senate today, challenging incumbent State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-Montville) for the Republican nomination in the 26th legislative district. “With our nation and our state...

Mastrangelo updates social media in advance of Senate bid

February 6, 2023 1:09 pmFebruary 6, 2023 2:01 pm

Morris County Commissioner Tom Mastrangelo edited his Facebook banner photo this morning to a declaration of “Tom Mastrangelo for Senate,” likely confirming he’ll challenge State Sen. Joe Pennacchio (R-Montville) this year in the 26th legislative district Republican primary. Reached by...