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Turner warns Mercer spat could leave lasting rift

July 31, 2020 11:46 amJuly 31, 2020 2:36 pm

State Sen. Shirley Turner (D-Lawrence) said a recent schism between Mercer County Democratic Chairwoman Janice Mironov and Democrats in and around Trenton could leave a lasting rift in the county. “Well, probably, unless she changes her philosophy in terms of...

Both candidates claim building trades support in Mercer Democratic chair race

July 26, 2020 9:50 pmJuly 27, 2020 12:08 pm

One of Mercer County’s most politically influential labor leaders is backing Ewing Councilman David Schroth in his bid to unseat Democratic County Chair Janice Mironov on Tuesday. “Dave Schroth will be the type of Chairman that will be receptive to...

Mironov faces Schroth in vote for Mercer Dem chairman next week

July 24, 2020 3:04 pmJuly 25, 2020 2:35 pm

The election for Mercer County Democratic Chair will take place on July 28 as scheduled after the county clerk’s office confirmed that the results of the July 7 primary election will be certified by the end of today. Incumbent Janice...

Freeholder name change bill approved by Assembly Committee

July 20, 2020 11:32 amJuly 20, 2020 11:33 am

Legislation to change the titles of county officials from freeholders to county commissioners was approved today by the Assembly Judiciary Committee. If passed by the legislature and signed by the governor, the new law would go into effect in January. ...

Verrelli, Reynolds Jackson want full census counts before districts are redrawn

July 15, 2020 12:53 pm

Assembly members in the 15th legislative district urged the state to delay its reapportionment until the state receives data from the U.S. Census Bureau. “If we don’t extend the redistricting deadline to coincide with new Census data, it will impact...

Hughes, Mironov at odds over extending term of Mercer Dem chair

July 13, 2020 11:22 amJuly 13, 2020 3:42 pm

This story was updated with comment from Mironov at 12:26 p.m. Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes and Mercer County Democratic Chairwoman Janice Mironov are at odds over how to handle this year’s election for the chair’s seat. Hughes, who has...

Dem legislators sidestep involvement in Trenton controversy

May 4, 2020 6:28 pm

The three Democrats who represent Trenton in the New Jersey Legislature trashed city officials for statements made on a conference call on Saturday, but unlike other party leaders, stopped far short of calling for resignations. Instead, State Sen. Shirley Turner...