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Lt. Governor endorses Gordon Johnson for State Senate

April 16, 2021 5:10 pmApril 16, 2021 11:04 pm

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver today took sides in a Democratic State Senate primary between two of her former Assembly colleagues, endorsing Gordon Johnson to succeed Loretta Weinberg in the 37th district. “As former Assembly Speaker, I know firsthand the unparalleled...

Vainieri Huttle, Johnson will duel in New Jersey Globe Senate debate

April 14, 2021 3:26 pmApril 16, 2021 2:53 pm

The New Jersey Globe will sponsor a debate between the Democratic candidates for State Senate in the 37th district on Sunday, May 2, at 9 PM. Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Gordon Johnson have agreed to face off in a debate...

Judge says GOP Assembly candidates in 38th can get on the ballot

April 14, 2021 12:04 pm

Two Republican Assembly candidates in the 38th district who began an electronic transmission of nominating petitions at 3:23 PM on Monday but didn’t finish until after the 4 PM filing deadline had passed will be able to get on the...

DeFuccio sworn in as newest member of N.J. Assembly

April 9, 2021 6:56 pmApril 12, 2021 12:15 am

Assemblywoman DeAnne DeFuccio (R-Upper Saddle River) was sworn in today to fill the 39th district seat left vacant when Holly Schepisi (R-River Vale) resigned to become a state senator. DeFuccio won a special election convention on March 31, defeating Saddle...

Daniel Park backs Johnson slate

April 1, 2021 3:53 pm

Tenafly Councilman Daniel Park endorsed Assemblyman Gordon Johnson (D-Englewood) and his running mates Thursday, passing over fellow Tenafly lawmaker Lauren Dayton. “This ticket makes me proud to be a part of the Democratic Party. It’s a distinct pleasure to be...

Despite pending criminal charges, Bergen GOP picks Kugler for sheriff

March 30, 2021 11:12 pmMarch 31, 2021 10:43 am

Nearly three weeks after state prosecutors charged Robert Kugler with corruption and conspiracy charges, Bergen County Republicans tonight picked him as their candidate for Sheriff. He defeated Harry Shortway Jr., the 83-year-old Midland Park mayor, by a vote of 269-98,...

Bergen gets ready to replace Neals

March 30, 2021 2:39 pmMarch 30, 2021 10:07 pm

The nomination of Julien X. Neals to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge will trigger some changes in Bergen County, where he holds dual positions as county counsel and acting county administrator. The early front runner for county counsel...