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Tanzie Youngblood, Van Drew primary opponent in 2018, will run for Assembly

March 24, 2023 12:15 pm

Tanzie Youngblood, who finished in second place behind now-Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) in a 2018 Democratic congressional primary, has filed petitions to run for the State Assembly this year in the 3rd legislative district. She joins a slate led...

Ex-Democratic House candidates backs Alexander in NJ-2

March 2, 2022 9:57 am

Will Cunningham, who sought the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district in 2018 and 2020, is supporting Tim Alexander for the chance to take on Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) this year. “Tim is a tireless advocate...

Kennedy wins second district contest

July 7, 2020 8:00 pmJuly 8, 2020 3:21 am

This article was updated with comment from George Norcross at 8:45 p.m. It was updated again with comment from Kennedy at 11:06 p.m. Amy Kennedy defeated Brigid Harrison to win the nomination in the state’s most hotly-watched Democratic primary Tuesday,...

Gibbs, Cunningham endorsed by Philadelphia Inquirer

July 6, 2020 9:24 amJuly 6, 2020 2:42 pm

The Philadelphia Inquirer has endorsed Republican Kate Gibbs and Democrat Will Cunningham in two of New Jersey’s most competitive congressional primaries being held tomorrow. “Gibbs is a mainstream Republican more in sync with her politically diverse district. Gibbs is savvy,...

Cumberland freeholders face challenge from incumbent they dropped from line

July 4, 2020 3:22 pmJuly 4, 2020 3:31 pm

One of most competitive freeholder primaries in New Jersey next week is in Cumberland County, where incumbent Jack Surrency is running off-the-line after the county Democratic organization declined to support him for re-election. The winners of the primary could face...

In NJ-2, Democrats take divergent paths as primary comes to its end

July 1, 2020 6:30 pmJuly 2, 2020 5:35 pm

Democratic candidates in the second congressional district are taking divergent paths in the final days before the primary. Political science professor Brigid Harrison’s campaign, which has the backing of six of the district’s eight Democratic County chairs, has taken to...

House Majority Leader Hoyer backs Kennedy

June 30, 2020 11:03 am

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) endorsed Amy Kennedy’s second-district House bid Tuesday. “Amy Kennedy is the kind of leader we need in Washington, a leader with integrity who will push for change. She is the best candidate to beat...