Mara Novak Archives - New Jersey Globe

Election Day has arrived in New Jersey’s chaotic 11th district primary

February 5, 2026 6:00 amFebruary 5, 2026 11:00 am

Eleven Democratic candidates running, millions of dollars spent, and long-running battles over the future of the New Jersey Democratic Party playing out in microcosm: Special Primary Day in the 11th congressional district has at last arrived. Polls are open from...

After unanimous vote, N.J. Working Families Party supports Payne for re-election

May 19, 2022 1:29 pmMay 19, 2022 2:39 pm

The New Jersey Working Families Party has endorsed Rep. Donald Payne (D-Newark) for re-election in the 10th district, saying he is supportive of their core policies “and has been for years.” The vote in support of Payne over Democratic primary...

Platkin confirmation could be boosted by Codey vs. Gill Senate primary

February 28, 2022 6:47 pm

A new legislative map that places two Democratic state senators from Essex County into the same legislative district could advance the Senate confirmation of Matt Platkin for attorney general Montclair, the Essex County municipality with the most Democratic primary votes...

Morris Democrat loses endorsement after revelation that he’s a pro-life activist

October 20, 2021 10:15 pmOctober 21, 2021 9:47 am

NJ 11th for Change retracted their endorsement of Morris County Commissioner candidate Aaron “A.J.” Oliver on Wednesday after learning that “he is actually a vocal anti-choice activist.” “Oliver did not initially disclose to his running mates that he is anti-choice...

GOP congressional candidate says he’s pro-life, with an exception for liberals

April 3, 2020 2:16 pmApril 3, 2020 2:35 pm

A Republican congressional candidate in New Jersey’s 6th district urged his liberal political opponents to terminate pregnancies Thursday. “I am 100% anti-abortion. Unless it comes to liberals,” Sammy Gindi said in a since-deleted Tweet. “Please do the rest of America...

N.J. Working Families Alliance expands

March 13, 2020 11:24 amMarch 13, 2020 1:05 pm

The New Jersey Working Families Alliance, a major force in grassroots politics in the state, has added seven new organizations in a move that leaders say expands their board to include additional community-based organizations and racial justice groups. NJ 11th...