Election 2024

Courts, state officials hesitate to keep Trump off 2024 ballots

BY: - November 14, 2023

Courts in N.J. and elsewhere are mulling whether former President Trump should be kept off 2024 ballots. His disqualification seems unlikely.

U.S. Rep. Andy Kim vows to restore trust in government in his bid for Senate

BY: - November 14, 2023

Spurred to run for Senate by indicted Sen. Bob Menendez's refusal to resign, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim wants residents to trust government again.

Abortion-rights victories cement 2024 playbook while opponents scramble for new strategy

BY: - November 9, 2023

Anti-abortion leaders woke up Wednesday to the sobering reality that abortion rights remain the nation’s predominant political issue.

GOP presidential candidates brawl in Florida debate, while Trump rallies nearby

BY: and - November 9, 2023

Trump once again declined to participate in what was the third debate of the primary race, holding his own rally in nearby Hialeah instead.

One year out: how a free and fair 2024 presidential election could be under threat

BY: - November 6, 2023

Despite a slew of arrests and felony convictions stemming from the events of Jan. 6, 2021, there’s little sign that those who attacked democracy last time have significantly moderated their outlook.

Commentary

Are Democrats about to hand First Lady Tammy Murphy a U.S. Senate seat?

BY: - November 3, 2023

First Lady Tammy Murphy wants to be a U.S. senator. New Jersey Democrats should not clear the field for her.

Trump 14th Amendment trial in Colorado opens with focus on events of Jan. 6

BY: - October 31, 2023

Six voters allege Trump’s role in “summoning” and “inciting” the Jan. 6 mob makes him ineligible to hold office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Trump goes after DeSantis, Haley while predicting a caucus win in Iowa

BY: - October 30, 2023

Trump claimed other Republican presidential candidates will not defend Iowa farmers and the ethanol industry as well as he did as president.

Former Vice President Mike Pence ends 2024 presidential bid

BY: - October 28, 2023

In suspending his campaign, Pence said Saturday that his team knew it would be an “uphill battle” to win the Republican presidential candidacy.

Lawyers for N.J. tell judge to dismiss lawsuit aimed at keeping Trump off 2024 ballot

BY: - October 25, 2023

Donald Trump has not yet tried to appear on New Jersey's 2024 ballot, so the lawsuit is "unripe," lawyers for Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way argue.

Majority of New Jersey residents polled say indicted Sen. Menendez should resign

BY: - October 19, 2023

A new poll shows most New Jersey residents want indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, who's accused of being a foreign agent for Egypt, to resign.

Federal authorities accuse Menendez of acting as foreign agent

BY: - October 12, 2023

New Jersey's senior senator speeded military aid to Egypt, including millions blocked over a wounded U.S. citizen, a new indictment charges.