Seven ways to redistrict Lakewood
The Ocean County town of Lakewood is growing – and fast. With a 2020 population of 135,138, well up from 92,843 in 2010, the town is set to make up 58% of any legislative district it is a part of,...
Tag: John Catalano
McGuckin, Catalano beat Gilmore-backed challengers
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
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
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
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
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
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...