Debate Archives - New Jersey Globe

Mejia, Hathaway clash over Trump, bipartisanship and Israel in NJ-11 debate

October 26, 2026 11:26 pmOctober 27, 2026 12:38 am

Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge) argued for sending a progressive fighter back to Washington, while Republican challenger Joe Hathaway said New Jersey’s 11th district would be better served by a moderate willing to work with both parties during a debate...

Van Drew, Mullock spar in congressional race now attracting national attention

October 22, 2026 10:06 pmOctober 22, 2026 10:09 pm

In a congressional race that has the chance to be competitive in the final weeks of the midterm election, Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock clashed for 60 minutes Thursday. They sparred over President Donald Trump’s...

Kean and Bennett agree on one thing: The other candidate is ducking debates

October 22, 2026 7:07 amOctober 22, 2026 2:15 am

Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-Westfield) and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett have found one thing they agree on in their increasingly contentious race for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th district: each believes the other is afraid to debate. And each has...

Senate candidates Booker and Murphy clash over Iran War in Globe debate

October 8, 2026 11:28 pmOctober 9, 2026 9:31 pm

LAWRENCEVILLE — With Americans’ opposition to Donald Trump’s Iran War helping to sink the president’s job approval ratings, Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and his Republican challenger, former Tabernacle Deputy Mayor Justin Murphy, debated the president’s decision to go to...

Watch the U.S. Senate Debate here at 7 PM

October 8, 2026 6:45 pmOctober 9, 2026 5:19 pm

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Kean, Bennett clash on Iran, Trump agenda in lone NJ-7 debate

September 28, 2026 12:46 amSeptember 28, 2026 9:51 am

RAHWAY — The one and only debate between Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett failed to yield any major blows or major gaffes that could change the complexion of New Jersey’s most competitive congressional contest, where...

Watch the NJ-7 Congressional Debate at 7 PM

September 27, 2026 6:47 pmSeptember 28, 2026 9:49 am

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