Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics Archives

Nearly 40% of all mail-in ballots have been returned

October 25, 2021 10:25 am

It’s eight days before Election Day and 373,704 vote-by-mail ballots have already been returned. That means 39.4% of the 946,149 VBM ballots mailed by county clerks have already been returned. Of the mail-in ballots already marked as received by election...

Raising money in California this week, Malinowski will vote by proxy

October 12, 2021 2:21 pmOctober 12, 2021 7:52 pm

Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-Ringoes) will cast his vote on extending debt ceiling by proxy this week, using emergency rules set in place during the coronavirus pandemic to vote while on a week-long fundraising trip to California. Malinowski has events set...

October 9, 2021: Lt. Governor Debate with Diane Allen and Sheila Oliver

October 9, 2021 5:00 pmOctober 16, 2021 5:58 pm

The candidates for Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey – Republican Diane Allen and Democrat Sheila Oliver, participated in their first and only debate on October 5. It was live streamed on social media and aired on Talk Radio 77 WABC...

With Diane Allen as LG pick, Republicans foresee boost in state legislative races

August 3, 2021 5:36 pm

With Jack Ciattarelli picking former State Sen. Diane Allen as his running mate, the Republican nominee for governor no doubt hopes South Jersey will appreciate that he chose one of their own for his gubernatorial ticket – the first time...

Dim Democratic hopes in the 1st legislative district as parties turn sights elsewhere

August 3, 2021 11:05 amSeptember 14, 2021 10:04 am

For 12 years, Democrats could call New Jersey’s 1st legislative district their own. Led by then-State Sen. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis), the Democratic Party held the district’s Senate seat and both Assembly seats for 6 consecutive cycles between 2007 and...

Despite scrutiny, Malinowski missed June stock trade disclosure deadline

June 23, 2021 12:01 amJune 23, 2021 10:10 am

Despite months of criticism for failing to disclose stock trades – and a promise to put his personal finances into a blind trust – Rep. Tom Malinowski continues to push the envelope on reporting stock transactions. Records show that Malinowski...

In competitive Senate races, shots become quite dramatic

March 29, 2021 12:05 amMarch 29, 2021 10:51 am

Candidates in two closely-watched races for the New Jersey State Senate are taking shots against opponents that are technically accurate but might be a little sensationalized. “On their own, neither of these early hits are likely to define any race,...