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Hamawy endorsed by Khanna in NJ-12

May 4, 2026 5:17 pm

After earning endorsements in recent weeks from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), Adam Hamawy’s campaign for the 12th congressional district now has the support of another prominent congressional progressive: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-California). “Dr. Adam Hamawy...

Davenport says AG’s office, Civil Rights Division will refocus on enforcing housing discrimination laws

April 28, 2026 5:23 pm

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport on Tuesday announced that her office and the Division on Civil Rights will renew its focus on enforcing housing discrimination laws in the state. She said the DCR is finalizing penalties against 14 housing providers that...

Ilhan Omar endorses Adam Hamawy in NJ-12

April 24, 2026 1:18 pm

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), one of Congress’s most visible progressive legislators – and a frequent target of criticism over the years from both Republicans and moderate Democrats – has endorsed Adam Hamawy in New Jersey’s 12th congressional district. “Adam Hamawy...

Five Indivisible chapters endorse Roth in NJ-7

April 22, 2026 3:42 pm

Five chapters of Indivisible, the grassroots progressive organization formed in the wake of Donald Trump’s first victory in 2017, have endorsed Michael Roth for Congress in the 7th congressional district. Roth has the least money of any of the four...

Bayonne mayoral candidates spar over data center vote

April 21, 2026 11:41 am

Controversy over data centers has struck Hudson County, where the Bayonne council passed a resolution opposing such centers within city borders. But a candidate for mayor says the vote won’t actually change the result of one project, criticizing a councilman...

Winder, Mullock are neck-and-neck in NJ-2 Dem fundraising

April 16, 2026 4:25 pm

From a financial standpoint, the race for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s Republican-leaning 2nd district is a neck-and-neck contest between former USAID official Bayly Winder and Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock. Winder, who’s been running since last summer, has...

Scutari, other top Union Dems endorse Bennett

April 16, 2026 2:46 pm

Senate President Nick Scutari (D-Clark) and more than 50 other Union County Democrats are lining up behind Rebecca Bennett, the Union County Democratic Committee-endorsed candidate for the 7th congressional district. Also endorsing Bennett: Assemblymembers James Kennedy (D-Rahway) and Linda Carter...