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DiVincenzo wins landslide re-election to historic seventh term in Essex

November 3, 2026 8:00 pmNovember 3, 2026 7:13 pm

Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo won a landslide victory on Tuesday, securing an unprecedented seventh four-year term and extending a political career that has made him arguably the most consequential county official in Essex County’s 343-year history. DiVincenzo, who first...

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Essex County in 2026

July 16, 2026 1:17 pmJuly 19, 2026 2:19 pm

Essex County has been the Democratic Party’s largest source of raw votes in New Jersey for decades, providing Kamala Harris with a margin of more than 140,000 votes in 2024 — accounting for 55% of her statewide victory margin. The...

Engel wins at-large Essex commissioner nomination in win for progressives; McGrath, Richardson, and Yasin win rest of nominations

June 2, 2026 10:44 pmJune 2, 2026 11:46 pm

In an upset win for progressives, Former Maplewood Deputy Mayor Deborah Engel secured a Democratic nomination for an at-large Essex County Board of Commissioners seat despite not earning the party’s backing, the New Jersey Globe projects. Verona Councilwoman Christine McGrath,...

Sherrill endorses four party-backed Essex commissioner candidates

May 7, 2026 4:27 pm

Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday endorsed a quartet of party-backed Essex County commissioner candidates in the race for four at-large seats. Sherrill endorsed Verona Councilwoman Christine McGrath, Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein, incumbent Wayne Richardson, and West Orange Democratic Municipal Chairman...

Bob Russo drops bid for Essex County Commissioner

March 25, 2026 10:59 pm

Former Montclair Mayor Robert Russo plans to drop out of the race for Essex County Commissioner-At-Large, ending a 48-year quest for county office. In a text message late Wednesday evening, Russo said he is “discussing and drafting a withdrawal letter...

Sherrill gets backing of over 100 elected county and local officials in NJ-11

November 23, 2024 9:15 amNovember 22, 2024 10:38 pm

Five days after launching her bid for the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Jersey, Rep. Mikie Sherrill has locked in endorsements from over 100 county and local elected officials in New Jersey’s 11th district, which she has represented in...

McIver endorsed by entire Essex County Board of Commissioners

June 27, 2024 11:24 amJune 27, 2024 11:24 am

All nine members of the Essex County Board of Commissioners have endorsed Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver in the special election for New Jersey’s 10th district, in yet another sign of Essex Democratic consolidation behind McIver for the late...