Thomas Prol Archives - New Jersey Globe

ELEC replaces longtime counsel, names Salmon to top legal post

June 16, 2026 1:03 pm

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission has dropped Edwin Matthews as its counsel after nearly 14 years and replaced him with Scott Salmon, an election lawyer from Union County. Matthews, 82, a former South Orange Village Trustee and municipal...

The Watcher: Is the RGA committed to winning Jersey?

May 28, 2025 6:07 amJuly 13, 2025 4:03 pm

Sorry, the GOP is closed on Sundays Four years ago, the Republican Governors Association (RGA) took a pass on Jack Ciattarelli’s bid to oust incumbent Phil Murphy after former Gov. Chris Christie told his former staffers there that Ciattarelli could...

ELEC honors the life of President Jimmy Carter

January 9, 2025 12:04 amJanuary 9, 2025 12:05 am

On behalf of the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, Chairman Thomas H. Prol issued the following statement: “The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) honors the profound legacy of President Jimmy Carter and joins in this National Day...

ELEC looks to adjust gubernatorial spending cap if primary date is moved

December 17, 2024 2:27 pmDecember 17, 2024 11:59 pm

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission wants to increase the spending cap for gubernatorial candidates if the primary election date is moved to June 10. Candidates participating in the state’s gubernatorial public financing program are limited to spending $8.7...

ELEC: Spadea radio show ‘can go on’ but they will continue to monitor and await a complaint

June 28, 2024 2:08 pmJune 28, 2024 2:27 pm

NJ 101.5 radio personality Bill Spadea can keep his morning show for now, but the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission will be watching closely to make sure it isn’t just a paid commercial advocating his campaign for the 2025...

Buttigieg raises six-figures at NJ fundraiser

December 12, 2019 11:37 amDecember 12, 2019 2:30 pm

Pete Buttigieg had a six-figure fundraising haul for his presidential campaign during a visit to rival Cory Booker’s home state this morning. Buttigieg’s event was at the Saddle River home of longtime Democratic fundraiser Martin Granoff and his wife, Perry....

Garden State Equality endorses Gottheimer

October 17, 2018 1:29 pm

Garden State Equality has endorsed Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) for re-election to a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives. “We are proud to throw our support behind Josh Gottheimer for Congress. He is an ally that we need...