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The filing deadline is 17 days away, but primary season is already cooling down

March 10, 2023 4:00 pmMarch 13, 2023 3:13 am

The filing deadline for New Jersey’s 2023 primary is still 17 days away; the primary itself is a full 71 days after that. But thanks in large part to the power of the county line, primary season is already calming...

Schepisi backing Azzariti to join 39th district ticket

February 9, 2023 1:43 pm

State Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-River Vale) said today that she’s supporting Saddle River Councilman John Azzariti for an open Assembly seat in her district, spurning several other candidates running to succeed Assemblywoman DeAnne DeFuccio (R-Upper Saddle River). “What I care...

To keep the 16th district in Democratic hands, Zwicker and Freiman pick Savargaonkar to manage re-election bid

February 8, 2023 6:47 amFebruary 8, 2023 9:19 am

Om Savargaonkar, a rising star among New Jersey Democratic operatives, has been tapped to manage the campaign to hold on to three seats in a Central Jersey district that is one of the most politically competitive in the state. Savargaonkar...

Rumpf, Gove draw top-tier opponents in Ocean GOP Assembly race

February 2, 2023 10:56 amFebruary 26, 2023 10:45 am

Eight candidates will seek the Republican nomination for State Assembly in the Ocean County-based 9th district, where longtime incumbents Brian Rumpf (R-Little Egg Harbor) and DiAnne Gove (R-Long Beach) are seeking re-election. State Sen. Christopher Connors (R-Lacey) announced last month...

Old Bridge mayor will challenge Thompson for GOP Senate nomination in 12th district

January 31, 2023 6:06 pmFebruary 1, 2023 9:23 am

Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry will seek the Republican nomination for State Senate in the 12th district, setting up a primary fight with the 87-year-old incumbent, Samuel Thompson (R-Old Bridge). “I’ve thought long and hard, and after my conversations with...

Carol Murphy: Federal Legislation Would Harm Small Businesses, Consumers & Cybersecurity Protections

September 21, 2022 3:06 pm

OPINON At a time of economic uncertainty and seemingly ever-present inflation, it is important that we do all we can to ensure families have what they need, and small businesses are able to continue to invest and grow jobs. While...

Warren GOP formally picks Doherty to run for surrogate

August 31, 2022 8:55 pmAugust 31, 2022 9:19 pm

Warren County Republicans selected Michael Doherty, a popular five-term state senator, as their candidate for surrogate on Wednesday evening, setting up a likely special election convention for State Senate in December or January. Doherty replaces Nancy Brown, who dropped out...