John Catalano Archives

McGuckin, Catalano beat Gilmore-backed challengers

June 8, 2021 10:12 pm

Assemblymen Greg McGuckin (R-Toms River) and John Catalano (R-Brick) defeated challengers Geraldine Ambrosio and Brian Quinn Tuesday, effectively scoring re-election in their solidly Republican district. The battle in the 10th district was a continuation of the intra-party struggle that’s played...

District 10 Assembly incumbents hold solid financial edge

June 7, 2021 1:12 pm

Republican Assembly incumbents in the 10th legislative district continued to outraise challengers backed by former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, filings with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission show. Assemblyman John Catalano (R-Brick) was the top fundraiser among...

Holman slams Gilmore for fundraising against Ocean GOP organization

May 27, 2021 9:14 pm

A political action committee run by former Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is under fire again for using money to compete against the county Republican organization. “Despite what he may wish you to believe, George Gilmore, rather than try...

School mask mandate the latest draw for Republican ire

May 25, 2021 3:55 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy is facing Republican calls to walk back comments saying children would still be required to wear masks in school next fall. “It’s an outrage for our caucus and for parents across the state,” Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-Mendham)...

Gilmore launches new political consulting firm, with DiMaso as a client

May 20, 2021 10:16 amMay 27, 2021 9:57 am

George Gilmore has opened up a new political consulting firm and he’s already made $22,500, Election Law Enforcement Commission records show. Press play to hear a narrated version of this story, presented by AudioHopper. Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) has already...

Fundraising meager in district 10 GOP primary

May 18, 2021 1:07 pm

There’s not much money moving in the 10th district’s Republican primary. Candidates there reported raising just $15,950 in 29-day pre-election filings submitted to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, with the bulk of that money going to an off-the...

DiMaso, county backed candidates will appear in adjacent columns on ballot

April 16, 2021 3:45 pmApril 16, 2021 4:33 pm

Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (R-Holmdel) will appear next to Assemblyman Gerald Scharfenberger (R-Middletown) and Holmdel Board of Education President Vicky Flynn, whom county Republicans selected to replace DiMaso on the organizational line, after Wednesday’s ballot draw. Scharfenberger and Flynn are bracketed...