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Johnson wins endorsements from Bogota Democratic leaders

January 22, 2021 6:39 pm

Bogota Democrats moved heavily into the Gordon Johnson for State Senate column on Friday, with endorsements from the Democratic Municipal Chair Michelle Rupar, four borough council members, and a total of 9 of the 11 current county committee members. “In...

Judge’s decision on Morris GOP convention case due early next week

January 22, 2021 5:29 pmJanuary 22, 2021 6:39 pm

A Morris County Superior Court judge will decide early next week whether to dismiss a case brought by two former Republican freeholders who sued to block a Jan. 16 Morris County Republican Committee convention to vote on whether the GOP...

Toms River GOP club backs Vicari for governor

January 22, 2021 12:42 pm

The Toms River Regular Republican Club, which has the greatest number of votes at the Ocean County Republican convention, endorsed favorite son Joseph Vicari for Governor. Vicari, an Ocean County Commissioner for the last 40 years, won by an acclamation...

The Essex County Board of County Commissioners: Proud of our Past and Optimistic on our Future

January 22, 2021 12:13 pmJanuary 22, 2021 4:28 pm

OPINION As we move forward under the leadership of our new President Joe Biden, I feel a palpable sense of optimism with respect to the direction of our country. While leading a nation has challenges on a larger scale than...

Gopal has huge haul at virtual fundraiser

January 22, 2021 9:24 amJanuary 22, 2021 12:18 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) brought in over $150,000 last night at a virtual fundraiser that featured a former local Republican official who worked against him four years ago. Former Tinton Falls Councilwoman Nancyanne Fama, who campaigned for three-term...

Johnson gains endorsement of Tenafly mayor

January 21, 2021 10:57 pm

Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna endorsed Gordon Johnson for State Senate on Thursday evening, becoming the 5th mayor to take sides in the race for the Democratic nomination in the 37th district. “Gordon is there when you need him. He picks...

Patrick Giblin mulls bid for 21st district Assembly seat

January 21, 2021 6:56 pmJanuary 21, 2021 6:57 pm

Former Cranford Mayor Patrick Giblin is considering a bid for State Assembly in the 21st district, where a possible retirement could create a rare open seat in a politically competitive legislative district. “I’m still having productive conversations with people in...