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Hudson Democrats will side with Davis over Chiaravalloti, if they have to

March 2, 2021 3:34 pm

Hudson County Democratic leaders will not stand in the way of Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis’ decision to dump Assembly Majority Whip Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D-Bayonne) from the organization line, the New Jersey Globe has learned after more than a dozen interviews...

Murphy, Sweeney endorse Mazzeo for Senate

March 2, 2021 12:50 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy and Senate President Steve Sweeney have issued a rare joint endorsement of a South Jersey candidate, announcing their support of Democrat Vince Mazzeo for the Atlantic County Senate seat. “Atlantic County needs a strong voice in the...

The O’Toole Chronicles: Senate Seats Don’t Grow on Trees

March 2, 2021 12:01 amMarch 1, 2021 7:00 pm

With some humility, I will point out that I predicted in an earlier column that we would see a high turnover rate in the State Senate. At the time I wrote, there were several issues that influenced my thinking: Redistricting...

Mazzeo announces Senate bid in Atlantic County

March 1, 2021 10:30 amMarch 1, 2021 12:41 pm

Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) today launched his bid for an open State Senate seat in a politically competitive Atlantic County district, setting up what will likely be the most expensive race in New Jersey this year. Mazzeo, a proven vote-getter...

Auth will run for Cardinale Senate seat with widow’s endorsement

February 27, 2021 8:19 pmFebruary 28, 2021 12:51 am

Assemblyman Bob Auth (R-Old Tappan) will run for State Senate in the 39th district to replace Gerald Cardinale, who died last Saturday at age 86. His candidacy was immediately endorsed by Carole Cardinale, the late senator’s widow. “In this incredibly...

Greenwald, Sarlo, Oroho join Wildstein on the New Jersey Globe Power Hour on 77 WABC

February 27, 2021 2:00 pmFebruary 27, 2021 3:59 pm

Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo and Senate Republican Budget Officer Steve Oroho will join host David Wildstein on the New Jersey Globe Power Hour on Talk Radio 77 WABC on Saturday, February...

Zwicker will get Somerset backing for Senate, Jaffer will be Assembly candidate

February 26, 2021 11:51 amFebruary 27, 2021 11:45 pm

Andrew Zwicker has secured the organization line for State Senate in Somerset County, ending a stalemate with Democratic County Chair Peg Schaffer over residency issues and making him the front runner to become the first Democrat since 1902 to win...