Tahesha Way Archives - New Jersey Globe

Franolich won’t appear on 5th district Republican ballot thanks to petition error

April 19, 2022 11:55 am

Secretary of State Tahesha Way has determined that Richard Franolich, a mysterious Republican candidate for the 5th congressional district, won’t appear on the primary ballot this June – because he meant to file for the 9th district instead. The confusion...

N.J. GOP House candidate seeks to use ballot slogan ‘Let’s Go Brandon’

April 4, 2022 7:02 pm

A Republican candidate for the 4th congressional district filed his bid for Congress today on a line entitled “Let’s Go Brand*n – FJB,” two variations on a not-especially-subtle code for “Fuck Joe Biden,” which may prompt a smackdown from Secretary...

Cohort of acting commissioners in Murphy administration reduced by one

March 24, 2022 5:11 pmMarch 24, 2022 7:14 pm

Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman was unanimously confirmed by the State Senate today for a full term as commissioner, more than a year after she first took over the department in an acting capacity. When Commissioner Carole Johnson left state...

Adelman nomination to lead Human Services advances through committee

March 21, 2022 2:49 pm

Sarah Adelman, who has served as acting commissioner of the Department of Human Services since early 2021, was unanimously advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, clearing her path for confirmation by the full Senate on Thursday. Adelman, a former...

Judge denies Sweeney bid to reclaim seat on redistricting commission

February 1, 2022 5:56 pmFebruary 2, 2022 10:33 am

Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy today denied former Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford)’s application for injunctive relief to regain his seat on the Legislative Apportionment Commission, from which he was removed last week by state Democratic Party chairman LeRoy...

In court filing, state backs up Jones on removal of Sweeney from redistricting panel

January 31, 2022 7:37 pm

New Jersey Solicitor General Jeremy Feigenbaum says acting Secretary of State Tahesha Way correctly followed the law in certifying the appointment of Laura Matos to the Apportionment Commission drawing new legislative districts for the 2023 election. Way approved the removal...

Armed with courtesy on two Murphy nominees, Corrado remains undecided

January 27, 2022 1:22 pmJanuary 27, 2022 1:30 pm

For most of Gov. Phil Murphy’s cabinet, the transition into the governor’s second term will be an easy one, since state law does not require them to be renominated and re-confirmed by the Senate to their roles. But a select...