Middlesex Archives - New Jersey Globe

A look at federal, county and municipal races in Middlesex County in 2026

July 13, 2026 8:00 pmJuly 14, 2026 10:58 am

Middlesex County has long been one of New Jersey’s strongest Democratic bastions. Home to nearly 900,000 residents, it is the state’s third-most populous county, with its Democratic dominance reinforced by a powerful county organization and heavily Democratic municipalities such as...

Bengivenga re-elected to lead Middlesex GOP

June 30, 2026 10:13 pmJuly 1, 2026 1:39 am

Robert Bengivenga Jr. was re-elected Middlesex County Republican Chairman tonight without opposition. “I am deeply honored and humbled by the unanimous support of our committee members,” Bengivenga said. “This vote is a testament to the dedication of our municipal leaders,...

Greenstein expects to seek re-election; DeAngelo will support her

June 18, 2026 10:29 amJune 18, 2026 1:15 pm

State Sen. Linda Greenstein (D-Plainsboro) is taking steps toward seeking a seventh term in the New Jersey State Senate, and her likely heir apparent, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D-Hamilton), is backing her up. “At the moment, I am planning to run,”...

N.J. Press Association blasts judge’s order silencing New Brunswick Today

June 17, 2026 5:15 pmJune 20, 2026 8:41 am

The New Jersey Press Association has criticized a Middlesex County judge’s order requiring New Brunswick Today to remove a video from its website and YouTube channel, warning that the ruling amounts to a prior restraint on the press and poses...

Bob Smith will make decision on re-election to Senate by Thanksgiving

June 12, 2026 10:53 amJune 12, 2026 3:30 pm

Veteran State Sen. Bob Smith (D-Piscataway) hasn’t decided if he’ll seek re-election to his 17th district Senate seat next year, but he promised a final decision by Thanksgiving. There has been speculation in recent months that Smith, the 79-year-old chairman...

Cahill wins Democratic primary for 10th term as New Brunswick mayor

June 3, 2026 4:21 am

New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill, one of New Jersey’s longest-serving mayors, has won the Democratic primary for a 10th term, beating back a challenge from one of his harshest critics, Charlie Kratovil. Cahill defeated Kratovil, 1,4454 to 1,089 votes, a...

50 municipal primaries we’re watching on Tuesday

June 1, 2026 5:30 amJune 3, 2026 5:11 am

Here’s a list of 50 municipalities with contested primary elections the New Jersey Globe will be watching when the polls close on Tuesday evening: Bernards: Kirsten Light, a former school board member, is challenging organization-backed candidates Paul Humbert, a 74-year-old...