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Associated Builders and Contractors New Jersey branch backs Richter, Gustafson, Trump

September 24, 2020 3:16 pm

The New Jersey chapter of the Associate Builders and Contractors endorsed Republican House candidates David Richter and Claire Gustafson Thursday. “Mr. Richter’s vision for a strong economy, cuts in taxes, and strengthening local and small businesses, is the pro-growth, open...

Fiocchi is new Associated Builders and Contractors president

April 30, 2020 5:18 pm

Former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi (R-Vineland) is the new president of the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey. “Sam is a proven leader who is more than ready to step into his new role,” said Michael Russo, chairman of the ABC...

Van Drew taps veteran GOP operative as campaign manager

December 27, 2019 12:42 pmDecember 30, 2019 8:54 am

A former aide to Gov. Chris Christie is headed to the 2nd district to manage Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s re-election campaign. Ron Filan, the political director of the Republican State Committee, has been named to lead Van Drew’s bid for...

The Road to Mike Testa

December 2, 2019 12:23 amDecember 2, 2019 2:45 pm

When Michael Testa., Jr. takes his seat in the New Jersey State Senate next week, he will become just the sixth senator to represent the 1st legislative district since it was created in 1973 when New Jersey first adopted a...

Maps: The four House seats Dems flipped in ’18

August 30, 2019 11:13 amAugust 30, 2019 6:07 pm

Just three years ago, Republicans held five congressional seats in New jersey New Jersey, but in 2019, only Christopher Smith R-Hamilton) of the strongly Republican 4th district remains. The GOP lost the 5th district in 2016, when Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff)...

Fiocchi endorses Fitzherbert for Congress

August 12, 2019 10:41 amAugust 12, 2019 11:33 am

Former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi (R-Vineland) has endorsed Brian Fitzherbert for the Republican nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district. “As many in South Jersey know, Brian and I were competitors in the last election for Congress. Over the campaign,...

Andrzejczak hasn’t asked Murphy to campaign for him

May 9, 2019 4:36 pmMay 9, 2019 8:17 pm

State Sen. Bob Andrzejczak (D-Middle) hasn’t asked Gov. Phil Murphy to come and campaign for his bid to win the remainder of Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s term. “I’m not even at that point yet,” Andrzejczak said. “We’re just establishing our...