Maps: New Jersey Vote-by-Mail Ballots
Party affiliation of returned vote-by-mail ballots are tightening in some of the state’s most closely-watched legislative races.
Cape May
Antwan McClellan could affect legislative redistricting
New Jersey hasn’t had an African American Republican legislator since Tom Smith (R-Asbury Park) died in 2002. That could change next month, if Antwan McClellan wins his bid for State Assembly in the potentially close 1st district Assembly race. A...
AFSCME endorses Democrats in Cape May freeholder race
The Democratic candidates for Cape May County Freeholder have been endorsed by AFSCME New Jersey Council 63, which represents over 1,000 county employees. The backing of Elizabeth Casey and Joyce Gould comes at a time when Democrats view an opportunity...
Van Drew impeachment stance unlikely to draw primary challenge, Rasmussen says
It’s possible that Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s taking the Republican line on impeachment will draw a primary challenge, but it’s likely not to result in a primary challenge from the left. “It’s certainly a possibility,” said Micah Rasmussen, director of...
Hayes, Morey subject of retaliation suit
Cape May County and two of its freeholders are facing a civil suit under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act. The suit filed by freeholder board clerk Elizabeth Bozzelli, who is also county administrator, claims Freeholders Marie Hayes and Will Morey...
Democrats make August registration gains in key legislative districts
Democrats outpaced Republicans in August voter registration in each of the battleground districts for the 2019 mid-term Assembly races. While some of the numbers may seem small, close races for the legislature are not uncommon. Three contests over the last...
Another fight in Wildwood set for fall
Two-term Wildwood Commissioner Pete Byron has teamed up with two political newcomers to topple Mayor Ernie Troiano in the November non-partisan election. Steve Mikulski and Krista Fitzsimmons will join Byron on the “Wildwood 4 Change” slate and say they will...