Former homicide detective joins Somerset sheriff race
To challenge two-term Democratic Sheriff Darrin Russo, Branchburg native and former Union County homicide detective Michael Manochio will run for…
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Big group of Ocean County Republicans endorse Spadea
In Ocean County, which accounts for 12% of the state’s total GOP voter registration, Bill Spadea received a resounding endorsement…
Baraka hires South Jersey director as campaign grows
Stephenine Dixon, a Democratic operative, has joined Ras Baraka’s gubernatorial campaign as the regional political director for South Jersey. Dixon,…
Senate committee passes ballot reform bill with tweaks
A bill that requires office-block ballots in primary elections was adopted by a state Senate committee on Thursday. Similar to…
Career law enforcement official will run for Somerset sheriff
Former Marine veteran and SWAT Team leader Bill Brown will run for the Republican nomination for Somerset County Sheriff in…
Essex Democrats will hold first open convention
To end the custom of the county chairman giving party support after consulting with important elected officials and municipal chairs,…
Veteran Union County Commissioner will retire
The New Jersey Globe has reported that longtime Union County Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski will retire after 21 years in…
Stack bill to extend in-person early voting period in primaries considered today
Legislation introduced by State Senator Brian P. Stack (D-Union City) to extend the early voting period for primary elections from…
Ciattarelli has 29-point lead, internal poll from his super PAC says
According to an internal poll by Kitchen Table Conservatives, a super PAC aligned with Jack Ciattarelli, there hasn’t been much…
Sherrill wins Mercer Democratic convention with 56%
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) defeated Newark Mayor Ras Baraka 224-133, a 55%-33% margin, to win the Mercer County Democratic convention…