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Gove: Galloway GOP defection disappointing, not a huge deal

January 6, 2020 2:26 pm

Assemblywoman Diane Gove said a GOP defection that led to a Democratic mayor in Galloway, while disappointing, was not a huge deal. “It’s disappointing, obviously, but I know Mayor Gorman,” Gove said. “He’s been in there a few years. We’ve...

Democrats take over in Lumberton

January 2, 2020 7:04 pm

Democrats assumed control of the Lumberton Township Committee tonight after winning a 3-2 majority last November by just nine votes. State Sen. Troy Singleton (D-Delran) swore in Rue Ryan to her seat on the township committee tonight. Ryan defeated Deputy...

Ex-mayor ousted after misogynistic meme seeks congressional seat

January 2, 2020 12:13 pmJanuary 2, 2020 4:01 pm

A former Hainesport mayor who was ousted in a primary after using a coarse internet meme that disparaged women has announced that he will run for Congress against freshman Rep. Andy Kim (D-Marlton) in New Jersey’s 3rd district. Anthony Porto...

ELEC files 8-count complaint against Burlington Democrats

January 2, 2020 10:34 amJanuary 2, 2020 4:00 pm

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission has an eight-count complaint against the Burlington County Democratic Committee alleging campaign finance violations during the 2016 campaign. Burlington Democrats filed one report 191 days late, failed to report some contributions and expenditures...

Torrissi will explore ’21 legislative bid in 8th district

December 19, 2019 10:10 amDecember 19, 2019 11:35 am

Hammonton Councilman Michael Torrissi, Jr. will announce this evening that he is exploring a 2021 run for the New Jersey Legislature in the 8th district. Assemblyman Ryan Peters (R-Hainesport) is expected to announce next month that he will run for...

Burlington GOP backs Gibbs, RIchter, Gustafson

December 7, 2019 10:10 amDecember 7, 2019 12:39 pm

The Burlington County Republican Committee formalized its support of former freeholder Kate Gibbs’ 3rd district congressional bid Saturday. It also gave the county line to David Richter in the 2nd district and to Claire Gustafson in the 1st. The convention...

Burlington Young Republicans back Kate Gibbs, a fellow millennial, for Congress

December 3, 2019 8:47 amDecember 3, 2019 8:47 am

The Burlington County Young Republicans have endorsed Kate Gibbs for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd district. Gibbs, a former Burlington County freeholder and a staff member at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, is seeking the GOP nomination...