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Henry, Clifton, Sauickie officially team up in LD12

February 22, 2023 4:27 pm

Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry, Assemblyman Rob Clifton (R-Matawan), and Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R-Jackson) formally launched their joint ticket today in the 12th legislative district, an announcement that’s been expected since incumbent State Sen. Sam Thompson (D-Old Bridge)’s abrupt party...

The 12th district is probably unwinnable for any Democrat – even Sam Thompson

February 14, 2023 4:48 pm

State Sen. Sam Thompson (D-Old Bridge), the newest Democrat in the New Jersey Legislature, has made it pretty clear that his recent party switch was more about winning re-election than about any broader ideological difference with his former party. “I...

Clifton, Sauickie ‘disappointed’ by Thompson’s party switch, will both back Henry for Senate

February 13, 2023 12:43 pmFebruary 13, 2023 2:20 pm

Assemblymen Rob Clifton (R-Matawan) and Alex Sauickie (R-Jackson), who until very recently were party-switching State Sen. Sam Thompson (D-Old Bridge)’s running mates in the 12th legislative district, said today that they’re “disappointed” in Thompson’s decision to defect to Democrats after...

Seven candidates file to run for governor in June primary election

April 5, 2021 10:39 pmApril 6, 2021 11:41 am

Click HERE for the latest update: The dust has mostly settled on New Jersey’s filing deadline, with four Republicans and three Democrats competing to run for governor. Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who became the front runner in January after former...

Environment NJ backs 8 Dems, 1 Republican

October 30, 2019 12:18 pm

Environment New Jersey endorsed nine Assembly candidates Wednesday, including two running in competitive districts. The group backed Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker in the 16th and Lisa Bhimani in the 25th. “These leaders are environmental champions in the Legislature,” Doug O’Malley, the...

Asbury Park Press covers 12th district once, then endorses

October 30, 2019 9:23 amOctober 30, 2019 9:23 am

Endorsements for the 12th district State Assembly seats by the Asbury Park Press went to incumbents Ronald Dancer (R-Plumsted) and Rob Clifton (R-Matawan). Dancer and Clifton face Democrats David Lande and Malini Guha. “The Democratic Senate president, Steve Sweeney, has been...

Gene Davis switches to Ocean sheriff race

March 26, 2019 2:51 pm

Gene Davis is expected to become the Democratic candidate for Ocean County Sheriff after his campaign for State Assembly turned out to be unsuccessful. He would face Republican Michael Mastronardy, who is seeking re-election to a third term. Davis, 67,...