Stephanie McGowan Archives - New Jersey Globe

Governor tries to break Rutherford train station losing steak

November 4, 2019 8:47 am

Gov. Phil Murphy returned to the Rutherford train station this morning in a bid to break the Curse of the Murph. The Rutherford train station has become an Election Day tradition of sorts for Murphy, who campaign there on the...

Murphy’s candidate loses in Rutherford Dem primary

June 5, 2019 5:27 amJune 5, 2019 7:01 am

Frank Nunziato scored a stunning off-the-line victory in the Democratic primary for mayor of Rutherford one day after Gov. Phil Murphy campaigned for his opponent. Nunziato beat Stephanie McGowan by 75 votes, 801 to 726 (52%-48%). Murphy stumped for McGowan...

Murphy endorsing McGowan in Rutherford Dem mayoral primary

April 22, 2019 9:38 amApril 22, 2019 12:13 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy is taking sides in a contested Democratic primary for mayor of Rutherford, backing a candidate who was one of his earliest supporters in his bid for governor. Murphy will appear at a fundraiser on Wednesday for council...

Rutherford Dems face mayoral primary

April 1, 2019 9:39 pm

Rutherford Democrats face a contested primary for mayor, with councilwoman Stephanie McGowan facing off against councilman Frank Nunziato. Mayor Joseph DeSalvo switched from Republican to Democrat in February but wound up not seeking re-election at all. Republicans are running Marc...

Rutherford GOP mayor switches parties

February 28, 2019 1:43 pmFebruary 28, 2019 6:05 pm

Rutherford mayor Joseph DeSalvo has switched parties and may seek re-election as a Democrat this year. DeSalvo told the New Jersey Globe that some of his national views have changed over the years but that he doesn’t think political parties...