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Republicans name their six Congressional Redistricting Commission members

May 28, 2021 4:12 pmMay 31, 2021 11:06 pm

Former GOP State Chairman Doug Steinhardt has been named to the New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission, one of six Republican who will help draw twelve House districts for the 2022 mid-term elections. The picks appear to boost the clout of...

Passaic GOP state committeewoman dumped for re-election

February 20, 2021 7:52 pmFebruary 21, 2021 5:59 pm

Susan L. Enderly, a longtime GOP activist, has lost party support for another term as the Republican State Committeewoman from Passaic County. Kelley Amico, the Little Falls Republican municipal vice chair, will run for state committee on the organization line. ...

Cardinale Tribute: Michael Lavery

February 20, 2021 1:33 pm

New Jersey Republican State Chairman Michael Lavery issued the following statement on the death of longtime State Senator Gerald Cardinale: “New Jersey has lost a truly iconic public servant and the Republican Party will sorely miss his leadership. Senator Cardinale...

Republican leaders admonish misogynistic Hudson GOP official who called women ‘birds’

January 15, 2021 8:46 pmJanuary 15, 2021 9:35 pm

A Hudson County Republican party leader admitted to emotionally abusing women that he referred to as “birds” is being denounced by GOP leaders. “The NJGOP condemns Joshua Sotomayor Einstein’s conduct and language in the strongest possible terms,” Republican State Chairman...

Steinhardt dominates endorsements in Warren, his home county

December 18, 2020 7:27 pmDecember 18, 2020 7:46 pm

Warren County is backing favorite son Doug Steinhardt for governor with near unanimity, releasing 103 endorsements from county and local GOP leaders on Friday. This is Steinhardt’s first rollout of endorsements since announcing his bid to take on Gov. Phil...

Nine takeaways on the race for GOP State Chairman

December 16, 2020 12:54 pm

The results of a two-day fight over the Republican state chairmanship will have a clear impact on next year’s gubernatorial primary and potentially on the 2024 presidential contest. The winner of the race was Michael Lavery, who is one of...

Lavery wins race for Republican State Chairman

December 15, 2020 7:26 pmDecember 15, 2020 8:40 pm

Michael Lavery was elected New Jersey Republican State Chairman on Tuesday night, defeating Bob Hugin by a vote of 24 to 18 in the first clash between the two major candidates for the 2021 GOP gubernatorial nomination. Lavery is a...