Robyn Spencer Archives - New Jersey Globe

Paterson candidates agree to another election in contest mired by voter fraud allegations

August 11, 2020 1:23 pmAugust 11, 2020 2:27 pm

A Paterson city council race that resulted in criminal charges of voter fraud against one of the candidates will get a do-over in November. Both candidates – challenger Alex Mendez, who finished the May 12 election 240 votes ahead and...

Paterson races will face likely recount, probably court challenge

May 20, 2020 2:25 pmMay 20, 2020 5:33 pm

In a controversial Paterson City Council race that is part of a federal law enforcement probe, 26% of all votes cast were not counted, according to voting records obtained by the New Jersey Globe. Unofficial results from the city’s Third...

Slew of candidates seek Paterson council seats

May 6, 2020 2:25 pmMay 6, 2020 10:18 pm

All but one of the six Paterson Council incumbents seeking re-election this year face multiple challengers in their bids for another term. Councilman Michael Jackson faces challenges from Mosleh Uddin and Nakima Redmon in a low-dollar race for the first...