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Richter nabs Stafford GOP endorsement

February 25, 2020 1:50 pmFebruary 25, 2020 1:50 pm

The Stafford Conservative Republican Club voted on Monday night to endorse David Richter for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd district. The endorsement means actual votes for Richter at the upcoming Ocean County Republican convention, which will award the organization line...

Piper Perabo endorses Elizabeth Warren

February 20, 2020 6:50 amFebruary 20, 2020 9:12 am

Piper Perabo, an actor who has become increasingly active in New Jersey politics, has endorsed Elizabeth Warren for the Democratic presidential nomination. “I’ve been listening and I’m all in for (Elizabeth Warren),” she tweeted after Wednesday’s debate. She also made...

Ocean GOP screening committee picks Smith, Van Drew

February 15, 2020 2:57 pmFebruary 15, 2020 3:05 pm

The Ocean County Republican Screening Committee recommended that their organization line in the June 2 primary election go to Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) in the 2nd district and Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Hamilton) in the 4th. The New Jersey Globe...

Mehta wins Ocean screening committee vote

February 15, 2020 2:42 pmFebruary 15, 2020 3:00 pm

U.S. Senate Rik Mehta was endorsed by the Ocean County Republican Screening Committee today, giving him a huge advantage as he seeks the county organization line at the March 4 convention. So far, the former U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

Gibbs beats Richter at Ocean GOP screening committee

February 15, 2020 1:55 pmFebruary 17, 2020 6:17 pm

The Ocean County Republican Screening Committee has voted to recommend Kate Gibbs as their candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd district, the New Jersey Globe has learned. The victory makes Gibbs the favorite to win the Ocean County GOP...

Holman amendable to Richter vs. Kim, but says he has to go through convention process

January 24, 2020 2:39 pmJanuary 24, 2020 2:40 pm

Ocean County Republican chairman Frank Holman III says he’s receptive to David Richter as a congressional candidate against Rep. Andy Kim if he decides to end his primary challenge to Rep. Jeff Van Drew and switch districts. “I spoke to...

Gilmore gets a year and a day in jail

January 22, 2020 12:27 pmJanuary 22, 2020 4:14 pm

Former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore was sentenced to a year and one day in prison and three years probation Wednesday. Gilmore, who helmed the state’s most powerful Republican organization for more than 20 years, was convicted on federal...