Phil Murphy Archives - New Jersey Globe

Inside the battle over data center development that’s quietly reshaping N.J. politics

March 11, 2026 4:28 pmMarch 12, 2026 11:07 am

At the February 24 meeting of the Vineland City Council, Bayly Winder, a Democratic candidate for the 2nd congressional district, stepped up to the podium to discuss what’s become a remarkably hot topic in the area: data centers. A 300-megawatt...

Brendan Gill won’t seek re-election as Essex County Commissioner

February 27, 2026 5:37 amFebruary 27, 2026 12:49 pm

Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill will not seek re-election to a sixth term, opening up his at-large seat when Democrats meet in a March convention to endorse a slate of candidates for the June primary. Gill’s retirement follows his loss...

New Jersey governors and presidential primaries

February 16, 2026 12:00 amFebruary 15, 2026 7:55 pm

Gov. Mikie Sherrill backed three candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020: first Cory Booker, then Michael Bloomberg, and finally Joe Biden. In 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy was the first governor to stay out of the presidential race in...

RETRACTED: Tom Malinowski wins 11th district primary, beating back crowded field and AIPAC onslaught

February 5, 2026 8:38 pmFebruary 5, 2026 10:33 pm

NOTE: At 10:32 p.m., following a surge of Election Day voters for Analilia Mejia, the New Jersey Globe retracted this call; the race between Mejia and Malinowski remains too close to call. Tom Malinowski has won the special Democratic primary...

Election Day has arrived in New Jersey’s chaotic 11th district primary

February 5, 2026 6:00 amFebruary 5, 2026 11:00 am

Eleven Democratic candidates running, millions of dollars spent, and long-running battles over the future of the New Jersey Democratic Party playing out in microcosm: Special Primary Day in the 11th congressional district has at last arrived. Polls are open from...

In crowded primary, Way says she’s the only candidate to counter Trump

February 4, 2026 12:03 amFebruary 4, 2026 12:28 pm

In a congressional race with so many candidates, former Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way is trying to make herself the only candidate. Way, who served as lieutenant governor and secretary of state until last month, is one of 11 Democrats looking...

Fight to codify Immigrant Trust Directive has key allies in Congress

January 22, 2026 3:10 pmJanuary 22, 2026 3:10 pm

As Gov. Mikie Sherrill settles into office, state legislators and advocates are looking to try again on a pair of immigrant-rights bills vetoed by former Gov. Phil Murphy, and they’ll have congressional allies in the effort. Reps. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark),...