Shana Melius Archives - New Jersey Globe

Here’s what the fundraising picture in N.J. congressional races looks like as the 2026 cycle begins

April 16, 2025 10:51 amApril 28, 2025 4:31 pm

Most of New Jersey’s congressional delegation just won new terms last November, but the unfortunate reality of Congress is that the preparation for one’s next re-election battle never really stops, especially when it comes to raising money. Senator Cory Booker,...

In Newark school board election, all eyes on youth voting

April 14, 2025 2:00 pmApril 14, 2025 2:04 pm

Newark residents will elect three school board members on Tuesday in the first election in the state’s history to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote. By the time voter registration closed, 1,771 Newarkers under 18 had signed up. The New...

LaMonica McIver may have been unbeatable

July 19, 2024 5:37 pmAugust 1, 2024 11:44 am

In theory, the special Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 10th congressional district should have been a competitive race. It featured 11 candidates, several of whom held local office and had loyal voter bases; it was held in the middle of...

McIver, fresh off primary win, gets convention nod for full term

July 18, 2024 8:24 pmJuly 19, 2024 5:37 pm

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, who two days ago won a special 10th district Democratic primary for the unexpired term of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark), was chosen at a Democratic convention tonight as the party’s nominee...

LaMonica McIver wins crowded special Dem primary to succeed Donald Payne

July 16, 2024 8:11 pmJuly 17, 2024 1:34 pm

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 10th congressional district, the New Jersey Globe projects, defeating a crowded field of opponents and putting her on the path to succeeding the late Rep....

Seven Democrats file to run at convention for Payne’s seat

July 16, 2024 10:49 amJuly 16, 2024 12:31 pm

Seven Democrats have successfully filed to run in Thursday’s special convention to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark)’s spot on the November ballot: Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker...

ICYMI: The New Jersey Globe 10th district Democratic candidate questionnaire

July 15, 2024 10:09 am

This story was originally published on May 31; in advance of tomorrow’s special Democratic primary, the New Jersey Globe is republishing it today. In advance of the July 16 primary for the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark)’s congressional seat,...