Justin Barbera Archives - New Jersey Globe

McGuire wins contested three-way GOP primary to challenge Conaway in NJ-3

June 2, 2026 9:20 pmJune 3, 2026 12:47 am

Michael McGuire has emerged as the Republican nominee in the 3rd congressional district, the New Jersey Globe projects, winning a splintered three-way contest to face Rep. Herb Conaway (D-Delran) in the Democratic-leaning district. As of 12:47 a.m. and with nearly...

Two ex-South Jersey legislators make House primary endorsements

May 29, 2026 12:37 pm

Two former South Jersey state legislators – hailing from very different parties and backgrounds – weighed in on competitive House primaries this week. In the 2nd congressional district’s Democratic primary, former Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield), who represented most of Atlantic County...

Less than two months from primary day, here’s where New Jersey’s congressional fundraising stands

April 17, 2026 10:25 amApril 18, 2026 9:55 am

The candidate list is set and the primary is less than two months away: any New Jersey congressional candidate who wants a spot on November’s general election ballot had better be fundraising for it. Some races, like the Democratic primaries...

The final list of who’s running for Congress in New Jersey in 2026

April 2, 2026 3:08 pm

This story was originally published on March 24, shortly after the filing deadline had passed. Now that petition challenges have been decided and the list of candidates is final, the New Jersey Globe is republishing it with minor edits to...

Here’s who filed to run for Congress in New Jersey in 2026

March 24, 2026 5:54 pm

With filing day in the rearview mirror and two-and-a-half months to go until the June 2 primary, the fields for New Jersey’s 2026 U.S. Senate and House elections are mostly settled. New Jersey is hosting one incredibly crowded open-seat Democratic...

Zdan wins Burlington GOP endorsement in bid to challenge Booker

February 28, 2026 12:44 pm

Burlington County Republicans voted to endorse former News 12 reporter Alex Zdan to take on Cory Booker for U.S. Senate. Zdan defeated State Trooper Richard Tabor, 40-21, at their convention this morning. A favorite son, former Tabernacle Deputy Mayor Justin...

Where N.J. congressional fundraising stands heading into the 2026 midterms

February 2, 2026 4:58 pm

As the 2026 midterms begin in earnest, New Jersey is gearing up for at least three intense Democratic primaries: one happening this Thursday in the special election for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s 11th district, and two more in June in Rep....