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Asbury Park Press endorses GOP challengers in 11th

October 26, 2019 8:29 pmOctober 27, 2019 6:58 pm

The Asbury Park Press has endorsed Republican challengers Michael Amoroso and Matthew Woolley for State Assembly in the 11th district against incumbents Eric Houghtaling (D-Neptune) and Joann Downey (D-Freehold). “Republicans — and taxpayers — need more voices in Trenton. Amoroso...

Gopal feels good about LD11 Assembly race

September 23, 2019 4:40 pmSeptember 24, 2019 10:25 am

State Sen. Vin Gopal feels good about his Assembly running mates’ chances of winning re-election this year. “We feel good about making sure they get re-elected. I’m working very hard. I’m knocking on a lot of doors for them, we’re...

GOP candidates in 11th upset by mailing, but don’t refute charges

September 13, 2019 4:36 pmSeptember 13, 2019 6:11 pm

A mailer sent out by the George Norcross-connected General Majority PAC isn’t making the Republican Assembly candidates in the 11th district happy, but the candidates aren’t disputing the allegations either. The direct mail piece called Michael Amoroso a “tax hypocrite”...

Houghtaling, Downey have fundraising lead

May 31, 2019 8:17 pm

The Democratic incumbents have a healthy advantage over their GOP opponents in the race for State Assembly in the 11th district. Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling (D-Neptune) has raised $129,827, spent $80,843 and has $48,984 in the bank, according to 11-day pre-primary...

Challenger drops out, leaving Houghtaling, Downey unopposed at Monmouth Dem convention

March 16, 2019 11:36 am

Rakesh Bisaria has dropped challenge to incumbents Eric Houghtaling (D-Neptune) and Joann Downey (D-Freehold) for the Monmouth County Democratic organization line, leaving the two-term legislators unopposed at the party convention this morning. Houghtaling and Downey will face Republicans Michael Amoroso...

Opponents emerge for Downey, Houghtaling

February 19, 2019 3:25 pmFebruary 19, 2019 3:55 pm

Freehold Township Board of Education president Michael Amoroso and former Hugin for Senate staffer Matthew Woolley are emerging as the leading Republican candidates to take on two-term incumbents Joann Downey (D-Freehold) and Eric Houghtaling (D-Neptune) for State Assembly in the...