John Burzichelli Archives - New Jersey Globe

Salem county commissioner might challenge Durr in GOP primary

February 4, 2023 3:48 pmFebruary 5, 2023 9:31 pm

Popular two-term Salem County Commissioner Mickey Ostrum is mulling a challenge to State Sen. Ed Durr (R-Logan) in the Republican primary. Ostrum told the New Jersey Globe that he would make a final decision “over the next week to ten...

Sweeney has $1 million banked, perhaps for rematch with Durr

May 10, 2022 1:41 pm

Former Senate President Steve Sweeney has $1,042,928 cash-on-hand for a possible bid to reclaim the 3rd district Senate seat he unexpectedly lost last year to Republican Edward Durr (R-Swedesboro). He has not said if he will in 2023 against Durr...

Burzichelli could return in 2023 as a senator — in one of two districts

November 18, 2021 9:09 amNovember 18, 2021 12:26 pm

After losing his bid for re-election after twenty years in the State Assembly, John Burzichelli (D-Paulsboro) has two paths to return the New Jersey Legislature as a senator in two years, depending on redistricting. Right now, Burzichelli is the early...

Where New Jersey’s legislative races stand with nearly all votes counted

November 11, 2021 2:35 pmJanuary 17, 2022 11:10 pm

Today marks nine days since last Tuesday’s tumultuous election, in which Jack Ciattarelli came uncomfortably close to upsetting Gov. Phil Murphy and Democrats faced unexpected legislative losses. Not every vote has been counted, nor has every result been determined –...

Sweeney SCI appointment to be pulled back, giving pick to next Senate President

November 10, 2021 5:43 pm

The reappointment of labor lawyer Robert Burzichelli to the State Commission of Investigation will be rescinded after a snafu over the expiration of his term. Senate President Steve Sweeney filed a direct appointment of Burzichelli to another four-year stint on...

Eight Assembly committee chairs not returning next year

November 8, 2021 6:38 amNovember 8, 2021 12:53 am

As a result of retirements and electoral defeats, the New Jersey State Assembly will likely have eight committee chairmanship vacancies when the legislature reorganizes in January. Four committee chairs lost their seats in last week’s election, two are moving up...

Sweeney not ready to concede to Durr

November 4, 2021 2:12 pmApril 3, 2022 11:11 am

Senate President Steve Sweeney still trails possible Republican giant slayer Edward R. Durr by 2,095, but the powerful Democratic leader says he’s going to wait until all votes are counted before he concedes defeat in New Jersey’ 3rd legislative district....