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Burlington GOP backs Gibbs, RIchter, Gustafson

December 7, 2019 10:10 amDecember 7, 2019 12:39 pm

The Burlington County Republican Committee formalized its support of former freeholder Kate Gibbs’ 3rd district congressional bid Saturday. It also gave the county line to David Richter in the 2nd district and to Claire Gustafson in the 1st. The convention...

Top Atlantic Democrat urges Van Drew to vote for Trump impeachment or face loss of party support

December 6, 2019 1:53 amDecember 6, 2019 3:36 pm

The Atlantic County Democratic Chairman has told Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) that he might have a problem winning a primary next year if he doesn’t vote to impeach President Donald Trump. In a letter obtained by the New Jersey...

Risley, Dase back Richter

December 3, 2019 12:10 pm

Two Atlantic County freeholders endorsed David Richter’s House bid Tuesday. Freeholders John Risley and Richard Dase are backing Richter over Brian Fitzherbert and Robert Patterson. “We have a great opportunity next year to take back this congressional seat from the...

Mullica Republicans back Richter

December 2, 2019 1:09 pm

Republicans in Mullica endorsed David Richter’s congressional candidacy Monday. “As someone who comes from a business background, David understands what it takes to be successful in business, and meet a payroll,” Mayor Chris Silva said. “David’s exemplary career in business...

Montclair State University professor Brigid Callahan Harrison is considering running against Jeff Van Drew.

Van Drew will face primary challenge if he votes against Trump impeachment; Brigid Harrison mulls House bid

November 25, 2019 9:22 pmNovember 27, 2019 12:04 pm

Freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis) will almost certainly face a Democratic primary challenge if he votes against impeaching President Donald Trump and could lose contests for organization lines at county conventions early next year, six Democratic leaders told the...

Gloucester GOP leaders back Fitzherbert

November 25, 2019 9:07 amNovember 25, 2019 10:57 am

The two Republican State Committee members from Gloucester County have endorsed Brian Fitzherbert for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district. Fitzherbert is seeking the Republican nod to take on freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis). He has won some key...

Fitzherbert struggling for dollars in 2nd district House race

October 15, 2019 3:44 pmOctober 15, 2019 3:50 pm

Republican Brian Fitzherbert appears to have trouble raising money for his bid to unseat freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey’s 2nd district, raising just $21,287 for his fledgling congressional campaign. Fitzherbert reported spending $3,159 and has $18,127 cash-on-hand....