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Houghtaling, Downey have fundraising lead

May 31, 2019 8:17 pm

The Democratic incumbents have a healthy advantage over their GOP opponents in the race for State Assembly in the 11th district. Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling (D-Neptune) has raised $129,827, spent $80,843 and has $48,984 in the bank, according to 11-day pre-primary...

Frank Luna joins JCP&L

May 29, 2019 10:04 pmMay 29, 2019 10:14 pm

Frank Luna, a top Republican operative who served as district director to Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-Toms River) has joined Jersey Central Power & Light as an external affairs consultant. He will serve as a liaison to elected official and community...

Siciliano slate in Ocean Township wins four seats

May 14, 2019 9:30 pmMay 14, 2019 11:33 pm

A slate of candidates for Ocean Township Council led by Mayor Christopher Siciliano won 4 out of 5 seats, with incumbent Robert Acerra narrowly leading in a non-partisan election that had enormous partisan overtones. Acerra, dropped from Siciliano’s ticket after...

Middlesex-Monmouth alliance in spotlight with joint fundraiser tonight

May 9, 2019 3:31 pm

The tight relationship between Democrats in Middlesex and Monmouth counties – something that likely impacts the race for Democratic state chairman later this year – will be on display tonight at a joint fundraiser to benefit the re-election campaign of...

Guadagno to head Ocean, Monmouth food bank

May 3, 2019 11:21 amMay 3, 2019 1:05 pm

Former Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will serve as president and CEO of Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the group announced Friday. “As Fulfill’s CEO, I plan to bring a voice to the growing number of our...

Freehold Borough mayor won’t seek third term

March 29, 2019 12:32 pmMarch 29, 2019 9:31 pm

Freehold Borough mayor Nolan Higgins will not seek re-election to a third term and will be replaced on the Democratic ticket with councilman Kevin Kane. If he wins, Kane would follow in the footsteps of his father, Roger Kane, who...

Monmouth Dems back Dothard for sheriff

March 27, 2019 5:32 pm

Monmouth County Democrats have picked former State Senate candidate Raymond Dothard to challenge Sheriff Shaun Golden, according to a report by More Monmouth Musings. Dothard, 77, is making his bid in a still-mostly Republican county. Though he’ll face an uphill...