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Platt says a Trump conservative can’t win

February 13, 2018 9:39 am

A pro-Trump, hard-right conservative can’t win Rodney Frelinghuysen’s seat in Congress, says a potential Republican candidate for the 11th district House seat. Former Harding Mayor Nicolas Platt says that he is interested in joining the race to replace Frelinghuysen. He...

Bucco seriously considering House bid

February 8, 2018 5:27 pmFebruary 26, 2018 9:36 am

Assemblyman Anthony Bucco (R-Boonton) says he is giving careful consideration to a run for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 11th district, and that his final decision will come “sooner rather than later.” Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen announced last week...

Ex-Jets player thinking about run for Congress

February 8, 2018 9:23 am

Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold is considering a bid for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 11th district, according to a source familiar with the potential candidacy. A group of Republican leaders approached the recently retired 34-year-old...

Platt exploring run for Frelinghuysen seat

February 6, 2018 6:29 pm

Former Harding Mayor Nicolas Platt is actively exploring a run for the GOP nomination for Congress in the 11th district, where Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen is stepping down after 24 years in Washington. Sources say that he will make his decision...

GOP field for Frelinghuysen seat

February 5, 2018 12:41 am

Today marks the one-week anniversary of Rodney Frelinghuysen’s decision to retire from Congress. Republicans are trying to sort out the field – with new names still entering the mix – but most understand that there’s a point where this all...