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NJ-2 uncounted ballots now at least 53,816, and could jump to nearly 85,000

November 4, 2020 10:43 pmNovember 4, 2020 10:50 pm

Atlantic County election officials confirmed tonight that they received 9,383 provisional ballots that are now awaiting counting, raising the least possible number of uncounted ballots in New Jersey’s 2nd district congressional race to 53,816. Cumberland County could have as many...

Burke likely re-elected, but Salem freeholder race too close to call

November 3, 2020 11:22 pm

Salem County Surrogate Nicki Burke has likely defeated Republican challenger Beth McCarthy Patrick, but the freeholder race here is too close to call. Burke leads McCarthy Patrick 13,551 to 11,957. Democratic Freeholder Charles Hassler narrowly leads Republican Edward Ramsey 12,987...

There’s a flicker of light in just 8 of New Jersey’s 21 county elections

October 28, 2020 3:33 pm

Just eight New Jersey counties have elections worth watching, with control of county government up for grabs in just one. Ten counties presently elect only Democrats and seven are represented by only Republican officeholders. Only four — Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem...

In Salem, Republicans look to expand their majority

October 27, 2020 4:34 pm

Republicans are looking to expand their freeholder Majority in New Jersey’s smallest county. Salem County Freeholder Charles Hassler, one of two Democrats remaining on the board in a county with a population about the size of Old Bridge, faces a...

Judge issues temporary restraining order blocking Penns Grove councilman from official duties

July 15, 2020 9:53 am

A Salem County Superior Court Judge issued an order blocking Penns Grove Councilman Carl Washington Jr. from performing any official duties pending an August hearing on whether he was improperly appointed to his office. Penns Grove Council President Carol Mincey...

Lawsuit seeks to oust Penns Grove councilman charged with official misconduct

July 4, 2020 2:43 pm

Two members of Penns Grove’s town council want a judge to remove a councilman they say was improperly appointed. Penns Grove Council President Carol Mincey and Councilman Michael Bercute on Wednesday sued Councilman Carl Washington Jr., former Mayor John Washington...

DuBois calls on Singh to drop Senate bid

June 26, 2020 5:54 pmJune 27, 2020 12:03 am

Salem County Republican Chairwoman Linda DuBois called for Hirsh Singh to end his Senate bid after the candidate sent a mailer asking voters who cast ballots in support of primary rival Rik Mehta to request another ballot and vote again....