Presidential Election Archives

Clifton cheers Christie’s possible 2028 White House run

September 24, 2026 7:08 pmSeptember 24, 2026 11:51 pm

Assemblyman Rob Clifton (R-Matawan) is emerging as an early supporter of former Gov. Chris Christie’s potential 2028 presidential bid, saying he would welcome a New Jersey Republican in the White House. Christie said this week that he is considering a...

Christie stumps in Maine for GOP gubernatorial candidate

September 23, 2026 8:10 pmSeptember 23, 2026 8:15 pm

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in Maine today to campaign for Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles, one day after acknowledging that he is considering a third bid for the GOP presidential nomination in 2028. Christie will join Charles...

Christie considering third presidential bid in 2028

September 22, 2026 1:44 pmSeptember 22, 2026 10:25 pm

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is considering a third campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, saying the results of November’s midterm elections could help determine whether he has a path in a Republican Party still dominated by...

Booker for president? Check back after November, he says on NBC

September 20, 2026 12:05 pmSeptember 20, 2026 12:08 pm

WASHINGTON — Will Cory Booker run for president in 2028? The unsuccessful 2020 Democratic presidential contender hasn’t ruled out another try for the White House. First, he is focused on winning re-election to the U.S. Senate this fall. Then he...

The 2021 court ruling behind New Jersey’s latest ballot access fight

August 24, 2026 5:57 amAugust 24, 2026 9:11 am

A five-year-old federal court ruling over who can collect signatures for political candidates has become central to a fight over whether a Libertarian congressional candidate can appear on the ballot in one of New Jersey’s most competitive districts. The case,...

South Carolina could give Booker a head start in 2028

August 4, 2026 10:00 amAugust 4, 2026 5:22 pm

WASHINGTON — When he ran for president in 2020, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker had South Carolina on his mind. Booker visited the state before he entered the race for the Democratic nomination, and again shortly after entering the race. He...

Stack wants to move N.J. primary ahead one week so early voting isn’t the day after Memorial Day

June 15, 2026 5:49 pm

State Sen. Brian Stack (D-Union City) has introduced legislation to move primary elections to the second Tuesday after the second Monday in June to avoid conflicts with early voting and the Memorial Day holiday. Elections in New Jersey are held...