Michael Melham Archives - New Jersey Globe

Mejia’s win shows Bloomfield is moving left

February 23, 2026 4:02 pmFebruary 24, 2026 12:16 am

Bloomfield was once a middle-class, factory town, Republican stronghold that delivered huge margins to candidates of the Grand Old Party: President Ronald Reagan won it by over 6,000 votes and 64% in 1984, and Gov. Thomas Kean carried it by...

In the NJ-11 special primary, local endorsements did not rule the day

February 13, 2026 2:25 pm

Longtime progressive organizer Analilia Mejia’s special primary victory last week came as a surprise to many; not just because of her left-wing bona fides in a wealthy district, but because her local and county endorsements paled in comparison to those...

NJ-11 battle lines are drawn in Belleville

January 9, 2026 12:18 pmJanuary 11, 2026 11:14 am

The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th congressional district and the nonpartisan race for mayor of Belleville – two very different races happening in different months with different electorates – have become intertwined. The incumbent mayor, Michael Melham, is an...

Next up: Choosing a Lt. Governor

June 11, 2025 8:07 amJune 11, 2025 8:36 am

With the primary election over, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli have until July 28 to pick their party’s candidates for lieutenant governor. The New Jersey Globe has assembled a short list of potential running mates. The list is...

Melham beats out Rovell to win re-election in Belleville

May 10, 2022 9:54 pm

The New Jersey Globe projects that Belleville Mayor Michael Melham has won a second term after handily defeating Second Ward Councilman Steven Rovell. With 96% of districts reporting, Melham had a 62-38% lead over Rovell, 2,640 votes to 1,595. Two...

A look ahead at May’s municipal elections

January 21, 2022 5:37 pmFebruary 1, 2022 10:14 am

It’s always election season in New Jersey. This May, voters in many of New Jersey’s biggest municipalities, as well as some of its smallest, will hold municipal elections to determine who will lead their towns for the next four years....

Belleville mayor will consider run for Sires House seat

December 20, 2021 10:47 amDecember 20, 2021 4:34 pm

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is exploring a bid for Congress in New Jersey’s 8th district, where Rep. Albio Sires (D-West New York) will retire after nearly 16 years in office. “I think when a seat opens up, everyone starts looking...