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RNC Chairman pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to re-elect Kean

July 21, 2026 6:47 pm

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters pledged the Republican National Committee’s full support for Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s re-election campaign, calling New Jersey’s 7th congressional district “ground zero” in the battle for control of Congress. Gruters spoke after a packed house today...

House Democrats boost Bennett’s campaign coffers after primary win

July 18, 2026 2:31 pmJuly 20, 2026 12:09 pm

WASHINGTON — House Democrats rushed to fill the coffers of former Navy pilot Rebecca Bennett after the New Jersey primary, shoring up the finances of one of their best hopes of capturing a Republican-held seat this fall when control of...

Kean, Bennett will debate on September 27, sponsored by N.J. Globe and Rider

July 17, 2026 6:29 pmJuly 18, 2026 2:32 pm

The New Jersey Globe and Rider University will host the first debate in the race for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district between Democrat Rebecca Bennett and Republican incumbent Tom Kean, Jr. on Sunday, September 27, at 7 PM. NJ-7...

Pou bill targets deceptive ticket sales that inflate prices

July 17, 2026 3:40 pm

Rep. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) has introduced legislation to prevent ticket sellers from creating the illusion of sold-out events to drive up prices, a practice she says has left consumers paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars more for concerts,...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

July 17, 2026 10:58 am

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats, led by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, have renewed their years-long effort to end the federal ban on cannabis. Even as states like New Jersey have legalized the drug, it remains illegal under federal law. Under President...

Mullock has $120,000 cash-on-hand for challenge to Van Drew

July 15, 2026 10:54 pmJuly 16, 2026 12:49 am

Cape May Mayor Zachary Mullock, the Democratic candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd district, has $120,210 cash-on-hand as he prepares to face four-term Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) in the general election. Van Drew has $1.54 million in his...

Pallone warchest tops $3 million

July 15, 2026 9:11 pm

Eyeing the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Long Branch) has a warchest of over $3 million to help Democrats take control of the House this year. Pallone has raised nearly $2.3 million...