John Bartlett Archives - New Jersey Globe

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

July 22, 2026 3:48 pmJuly 22, 2026 8:41 pm

Passaic County has been part of the Democratic Party’s winning coalition in the Garden State throughout most of the 21st century. The county routinely voted for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot starting in the 2000s. That makes 2024...

Haledon councilwoman emerges as likely nominee for Bartlett seat

July 18, 2026 5:09 pmJuly 19, 2026 7:47 pm

Passaic County Democrats appear to have settled on Haledon Councilwoman Aleksandra Tasic to run for county commissioner after a screening committee meeting today, making her the overwhelming favorite to win a special convention to become the party’s nominee next month....

Passaic GOP completes countywide slate with Leonard, Kopec selections

July 16, 2026 9:18 pmJuly 17, 2026 3:43 pm

The Passaic County Republican Organization has completed its countywide ticket for the November general election, selecting Wanaque Councilman Ed Leonard and Passaic City businessman Marko Kopec as its nominees for county commissioner. Leonard will replace Daniel Sagan, who withdrew from...

Passaic Dems will meet in August to select commissioner candidate

July 2, 2026 10:30 amJuly 5, 2026 7:33 pm

Passaic County Democrats will hold a special convention on August 5 to select a candidate to run in November for the unexpired term of County Commissioner John Bartlett, who resigned last month to become the general counsel of the Gateway...

John Bartlett to take top Gateway post, will resign as Passaic County Commissioner

June 1, 2026 12:36 pmJune 2, 2026 1:43 am

Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett has been named general counsel of the Gateway Development Corporation, putting the transportation and infrastructure policy expert in a key role in building new rail tunnels under the Hudson River. Bartlett is expected to resign...

Passaic Dems endorse Mejia for full term; Way doesn’t screen for endorsement

February 15, 2026 11:02 am

Passaic County Democrats will support Analilia Mejia for a full term in Congress, the party announced yesterday following a screening committee meeting – and former Lieutenant Gov. Tahesha Way, a Passaic Democrat considering running against Mejia in the June primary,...

In the NJ-11 special primary, local endorsements did not rule the day

February 13, 2026 2:25 pm

Longtime progressive organizer Analilia Mejia’s special primary victory last week came as a surprise to many; not just because of her left-wing bona fides in a wealthy district, but because her local and county endorsements paled in comparison to those...