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LD39 Dems want Schepisi to condemn Auth over NRA endorsement

October 18, 2019 3:33 pm

Democrats in the 39th legislative district called for Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi to condemn her running mate over his acceptance of an endorsement from the National Rifle Association. “Assemblywoman Schepisi wants to use her public statements and social media posts to...

LD39 Dems attack Auth on guns

October 16, 2019 10:17 pmOctober 17, 2019 1:22 pm

Democratic Assembly candidates in the 39th legislative district attacked Assemblyman Bob Auth over an endorsement he received from the National Rifle Association. “An NRA endorsement is not a badge of honor. It is a badge of shame,” former Westwood Mayor...

LD39 Dems call on incumbents to condemn Bramnick over website

October 14, 2019 4:16 pmOctober 14, 2019 9:32 pm

Democratic challengers in the 39th legislative district called on Republican incumbents to condemn Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick over a claims on his law firm’s website that offered to discredit sexual assault accusers. “We call on Assembly members Holly Schepisi...

Schepisi, Auth hit challengers for missing town hall

October 8, 2019 4:43 pm

Incumbents in the 39th legislative district chided their Democratic challengers for missing a town hall at Westwood Regional High School Tuesday. “It’s simply inexcusable that our opponents reneged on their commitment to attend today’s Town Hall, especially just one day...

LD39 Dems level attack over tobacco products

October 7, 2019 3:54 pmOctober 7, 2019 5:00 pm

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with comment from Auth and Schepisi at 4:52 p.m. Democratic challengers in the 39th district are looking to turn incumbents’ records on tobacco products into a campaign issue. “As parents and as public servants...

Republicans launch attacks in LD39

October 2, 2019 5:55 pmOctober 3, 2019 11:35 am

Incumbents in the 39th legislative district attacked one of their Democratic challengers over his use of government time, but it’s not clear if that attack meets its mark. “John Birkner is a triple-dipper who already collects money from three taxpayer-paid...

Garden State Equality backs mostly Democrats in Assembly race

September 26, 2019 10:59 am

The Garden State Equality Action Fund, which advocates on LGBTQ issues, has endorsed Democratic challengers in New Jersey’s most competitive State Assembly races this year, but in some cases endorsed three candidates for two seats. Three Republicans have won the...