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Van Drew would have a tough time winning GOP primary, ex-rivals say

December 11, 2019 3:00 pmDecember 11, 2019 5:14 pm

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) has been told by leaders of his own party that he will almost certainly face a serious primary opponent if he fails to support his fellow House Democrats and vote to impeach Trump. The prospect...

The Road to Mike Testa

December 2, 2019 12:23 amDecember 2, 2019 2:45 pm

When Michael Testa., Jr. takes his seat in the New Jersey State Senate next week, he will become just the sixth senator to represent the 1st legislative district since it was created in 1973 when New Jersey first adopted a...

Final results give Testa a 3,585-vote win

November 15, 2019 6:47 pmNovember 15, 2019 7:15 pm

Republican Michael Testa, Jr. defeated incumbent State Sen. Bob Andrzejczak by 3,585 votes, a 53%-47% margin, in a special election for State Senate in the 1st district, according to final but still unofficial tallies released by County Clerk’s offices in...

AFSCME endorses Democrats in Cape May freeholder race

October 15, 2019 1:08 pm

The Democratic candidates for Cape May County Freeholder have been endorsed by AFSCME New Jersey Council 63, which represents over 1,000 county employees. The backing of Elizabeth Casey and Joyce Gould comes at a time when Democrats view an opportunity...

Six county clerks draw top ballot position for other party

August 13, 2019 5:42 pmAugust 14, 2019 10:18 am

Most of New Jersey’s elected County Clerks followed the time-honored tradition of giving their party the top slot on the November general election ballot, with Democrats coming out on top in 11 of the state’s 21 counties in drawings held...

Cape May Democrats pick Gould as freeholder candidate

August 8, 2019 9:31 pmAugust 8, 2019 9:41 pm

Cape May County Democrats have picked Joyce Gould, a seven-term Wildwood Crest Commissioner, as their candidate for Freeholder. Gould replaces Steve Barry, who dropped out of the race for health reasons. She will run with Elizabeth Casey, an Ocean City...

GOP maintains registration edge in LD-1

April 4, 2019 5:16 pm

In the 1st legislative district, where Republicans hope to pick up a State Senate seat now that Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) has departed for Washington, the GOP has maintained their edge in voter registration. The district has 3,444 more Republicans...