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Polls now open for early voting in NJ-11 special
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (651+ words) Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway will face off in an April 16 special election for Mikie Sherrill's seat By David Wildstein, April 06 2026 10:00 am Good morning, New Jersey. Early voting starts today in the Thursday, April 16 special general election for…...
The final list of who’s running for Congress in New Jersey in 2026
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (1307+ words) 57 candidates made the ballot, with some crowded and competitive primaries underway By Joey Fox, April 02 2026 3:08 pm This story was originally published on March 24, shortly after the filing deadline had passed. Now that petition challenges have been decided and the list…...
Phantom petition objector in NJ-2 has ties to one of the challengers
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (626+ words) Dow Jones employee who mounted legal challenge to Terri Reese has missed 14 of 16 Democratic primaries, tied to Bayly Winder By David Wildstein, April 01 2026 6:14 pm Democratic congressional candidate Bayly Winder's campaign appears to have been secretly behind the recruitment of a…...
NJ-7 Dem race still wide open, per Shah internal poll from February
1+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) Shah jumps into lead after voters are given candidate bios By Joey Fox, March 30 2026 9:43 am With just over two months to go until the New Jersey primaries, the four-way Democratic primary in the 7th congressional district is still wide open, according…...
Choose New Jersey gets a new CEO
1+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Amy Herbold picked to succeed Wes Matthews By David Wildstein, March 27 2026 11:16 am Amy Herbold, a former deputy executive director of New Jersey Transit and senior counsel in the governor's office, has been named CEO of Choose New Jersey, a non-profit…...
Here’s who filed to run for Congress in New Jersey in 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1309+ words) 58 total candidates " 39 Democrats and 19 Republicans " running for Senate, House seats By Joey Fox, March 24 2026 5:54 pm With filing day in the rearview mirror and two-and-a-half months to go until the June 2 primary, the fields for New Jersey's 2026 U.S. Senate and House elections…...
New Jersey’s Energy Crisis Demands Lawmakers Meet the Moment
3+ week, 54+ min ago (319+ words) By Kim Jemaine, March 17 2026 5:18 am In the face of federal attacks on our energy progress, we need state leaders to step up and lead. The good news is New Jersey has a vision for its energy future. Virtual power plants…...
Carpenters go for Menendez once again in NJ-8
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (229+ words) Latino Victory Fund also supporting congressman for re-election By Joey Fox, March 05 2026 10:46 am The Eastern Atlantic State Regional Council of Carpenters, an influential union that supported Rep. Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City) in both of his prior campaigns for the 8th congressional…...
N.J. halts Jersey City World Cup fan fest; will redistribute funds to parties across the state
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) Officials say the move will help maximize economic benefits of World Cup By Zach Blackburn, February 20 2026 10:18 am Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday announced that New Jersey is cancelling a Jersey City-based World Cup festival and redistributing that event's $5 million to…...
Tennille McCoy says she's unlikely to run for Congress in NJ-12
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) Central Jersey assemblywoman has said she expected to seek Bonnie Watson Coleman's open seat By David Wildstein, February 18 2026 11:41 am Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (D-Hamilton) is not expected to join the crowded field of Democrats seeking the open congressional seat in New…...