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Peterson to decide on House bid in January

December 9, 2019 4:10 pmDecember 9, 2019 4:41 pm

Assemblyman Erik Peterson intends to decide whether he’ll run for Rep. Tom Malinowski’s seat by early January. “I’ve been making phone calls to people I trust to get their opinion, and people have been approaching me,” he said. “I just...

Three top Murphy legislative allies staying out of state chair race

December 9, 2019 3:59 pmDecember 9, 2019 6:16 pm

Three of Gov. Phil Murphy’s closest allies in the legislature are steering clear of the fight for control of the Democratic State Committee between incumbent John Currie and Essex County Democratic Chairman LeRoy Jones. “I don’t have a vote. I...

Smith hasn’t heard from AG’s office over Altman removal

December 9, 2019 3:27 pm

State Sen. Bob Smith said he hasn’t heard from the attorney general’s office in relation to its investigation of the removal of an activist from a Senate committee hearing last month. “We called and said ‘when are you coming for...

Top gun safety group endorses Kim

December 9, 2019 2:43 pm

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has endorsed Rep. Andy Kim (D-Marlton) for re-election to a second term in Congress. “Andy Kim is a much needed independent voice in Washington, clearly responding to the interests of his constituents and...

After backing the losing candidate, Bateman may lose Bridgewater post

December 9, 2019 1:34 pmDecember 9, 2019 2:06 pm

After nearly three decades as the Bridgewater municipal prosecutor, State Sen. Christopher Bateman (R-Branchburg) might soon be out of an $85,00-a-year part time job. Bateman strongly backed incumbent mayor Daniel Hayes, who lost the June GOP primary by a 2-1...

Pennacchio: Trump will have a ‘big effect’ on NJ races next year

December 9, 2019 12:36 pmDecember 9, 2019 2:42 pm

State Sen. Joe Pennacchio thinks President Donald Trump will have a huge impact on federal races in the state next year. “I think a big effect, you would hope,” Pennacchio said. “The impeachment itself right now is a huge issue....

Former Burlington County Freeholder Kate Gibbs will challenge Andy Kim in the Third Legislative District.

Stanfield endorses Gibbs for Congress

December 9, 2019 11:41 amDecember 9, 2019 11:41 am

Assemblywoman-elect Jean Stanfield (R-Westampton) has endorsed Kate Gibbs for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd district against freshman Rep. Andy Kim (D-Marlton). “As Burlington County Sheriff, I got to see firsthand the dedication Kate Gibbs poured into her public service role...