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County-backed Union Commissioners defeat challengers on Holley slate

June 9, 2021 12:01 am

A slate of county-backed Union County Commission candidates defeated two candidates running on a slate with Assemblyman Jamel Holley (D-Roselle) Tuesday. Commission Chairman Alexander Mirabella, Commissioner Kimberly Mouded and Rahway Councilman James Baker beat out Aida Villeda and James Spivey,...

Rappa ousts Hannen in Cranford

June 8, 2021 10:49 pm

Kathleen Rappa has ousted incumbent Cranford Township Committeeman Tom Hannen. Hannen was not allowed to appear before the local screening committee, and Gov. Phil Murphy endorsed Rappa, who had organization backing for the seat. She led Hannen 1,166-921 with all...

Attorney General refers McCormick, Devine website to prosecutor

June 2, 2021 11:25 pmJune 7, 2021 3:10 pm

Just hours after launching a new website to replace one suspended by their internet server on Tuesday evening, shadowy perennial candidate Lisa McCormick and James Devine, her controversial life partner, might be facing a criminal investigation. Press play to hear...

Murphy stumps for Cryan, Union County Democratic line

May 23, 2021 10:16 pm

Hundreds of Democrats gathered at a rally in Elizabeth on Sunday to hear Gov. Phil Murphy push for the re-election of State Sen. Joseph Cryan (D-Union). “Events like these showcase the tremendous grassroots support that has built the Union County...

Ex-police chief will seek Summit council seat as a Republican

April 30, 2021 1:59 pm

Summit Republicans have recruited a former police chief to run for Common Council in the June primary. Robert Weck, who spent 31 years with the Summit police department – including nine as chief –must run as a write-in candidate in...

Murphy wades into Cranford Democratic primary with support for a township committee candidate

April 29, 2021 10:46 am

Gov. Phil Murphy is taking sides in a contentious Democratic primary for the Cranford Township Committee, with First Lady Tammy Murphy headlining a fundraiser Wednesday night for an organization-backed challenger in a contest where an incumbent lost party support. The...

Ethics commission finds probable cause for complaint against Plainfield mayoral candidate

April 28, 2021 6:25 pm

The School Ethics Commission referred a complaint claiming Plainfield School Board Member Richard Wyatt used his position to hire family members to the Office of Administrative Law after finding probable cause Tuesday. Wyatt is one of three Democrats challenging Plainfield...