Steve Rothman Archives - New Jersey Globe

N.J. Democrats thinking about a Van Drew vs. Smith primary under a new map

May 14, 2026 3:58 pm

If New Jersey moves forward on drawing new congressional districts for the 2028 election, Democrats are talking about creating a solidly Republican seat that would force Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) and Christopher Smith (R-Manchester) into a primary fight and...

Gill picks up more endorsements in NJ-11 primary, including a former congressman

January 28, 2026 3:09 pm

With just eight days left to go until the February 5 special Democratic primary for the 11th congressional district, two of the race’s frontrunners, Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill (D-Montclair) and former Rep. Tom Malinowski, are continuing to pick up...

Changing N.J. delegation could put state’s influence on federal tax, spending policies at risk

January 21, 2026 4:01 pmJanuary 22, 2026 7:48 am

In a sclerotic and divided Congress, committee assignments can go a long way towards getting anything done. And thanks to a confluence of retirements and deaths, New Jersey is facing the prospect of going without any seats on two of...

Nellie Pou’s tricky balance on Israel and Palestine

September 9, 2025 3:25 pmSeptember 30, 2025 10:04 am

Rep. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon)’s America Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)-affiliated trip to Israel last month was always going to cause some controversy – and it did. The trip, which fellow New Jersey Rep. Herb Conaway (D-Delran) also joined, came...

How the deal to send Nellie Pou to Congress came together

August 30, 2024 12:21 pmMarch 23, 2025 12:19 pm

A few weeks ago, when Democrats were beginning to chatter about the possibility of having to replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) on the ballot, State Sen. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) wasn’t at the top of anyone’s shortlist. Pou...

NJ-9 Dems have an incredibly brief window to pick Pascrell’s successor

August 21, 2024 2:44 pmAugust 22, 2024 1:43 pm

When a politician dies, the jockeying for their seat usually needs to wait at least a few days to begin; it’s the bare minimum of respect for the deceased. But in the case of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson), who died...

Sayegh allies polling potential congressional primary against Pascrell

January 11, 2024 10:13 am

Amid speculation that Paterson Mayor André Sayegh could challenge Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) in this year’s Democratic congressional primary, a poll is currently in the field testing messaging on both candidates and assessing a hypothetical matchup between Sayegh, Pascrell, and...