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Johnny Bravo wants to be an assemblyman

March 26, 2019 4:45 pmMarch 26, 2019 7:31 pm

Hey foxy mama, Johnny Bravo’s running for Assembly. Evesham Democrat John “Johnny” Bravo is hoping that voters’ fond memories of the beloved Cartoon Network character whose name Bravo shares will propel him ahead of party-backed candidates Gina LaPlaca and Mark...

Peters, Stanfield win Burlington County line

March 23, 2019 10:11 amMarch 23, 2019 11:24 am

The Burlington County Republican Committee endorsed Assemblyman Ryan Peters and Sheriff Jean Stanfield for Assembly in the eighth legislative district by voice vote Saturday morning. Incumbent Assemblyman Joe Howarth was not present Saturday. He wrote an email to some county...

Howarth not attending Burlington GOP convention

March 23, 2019 9:10 amMarch 23, 2019 10:17 am

Assemblyman Joe Howarth (R-Evesham) will not seek the support of the Burlington County GOP convention this morning but will run off the line in the June 4 Republican primary. “I will not be attending the pre-determined County Committee meeting tomorrow...

Burlco Dems pick LaPlaca, Natale for Assembly in 8th

March 22, 2019 6:26 amMarch 22, 2019 2:29 am

The Burlington County Democratic voted last night to award their organization line to Gina LaPlaca and Mark Natale for State Assembly in the 8th district. Westhampton councilwoman Linda Hynes to run for freeholder and Anthony Basantis for sheriff. Republicans in...

LaPlaca, Natale advance as Dem Assembly candidates in 8th

March 19, 2019 3:31 pm

The Burlington County Democratic screening committee voted last night to recommended Gina LaPlaca and Mark Natale as their candidates for State Assembly in the 8th district and Westhampton councilwoman Linda Hynes to run for freeholder. The full convention will meet...

Addiego not worried about primary challenge over marijuana

March 18, 2019 3:16 pmMarch 18, 2019 5:48 pm

State Sen. Dawn Addiego, who on Monday said she remains a maybe on marijuana legalization, isn’t worried about a no vote on marijuana prompting a primary challenge from Burlington Democrats. “There are many Democrats that are against the legalization of...

Report: Herb Conaway to lead Burlco health department

March 16, 2019 8:59 amMarch 16, 2019 1:41 pm

The new Democratic majority on the Burlington County Board of Freeholders has picked twelve-term assemblyman Herbert Conaway (D-Delran) to serve as director of the county public health department, the Burlington County Times has reported. Conaway is a physician and attorney...