Lonnie Affrime Archives - New Jersey Globe

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...

Eight N.J. incumbents face no primary opponents for re-election

March 24, 2026 12:24 pm

One of the most important national storylines of the 2026 election is entrenched incumbents of both parties facing serious primary challengers, but what may be a wave in other states has turned into a trickle in New Jersey: only three...

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....

Progressive challenger emerges against Donald Norcross in NJ-1

January 16, 2026 3:16 pmJanuary 16, 2026 4:55 pm

Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) is set to face a Democratic primary challenge once again this year, with cannabis dispensary owner and Cherry Hill native Lonnie Affrime announcing that he will take on the congressman from the left. Affrime, a first-time...