Election 2024

Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. defeats mayor who accused Pascrell of turning his back on Muslims

BY: - June 4, 2024

If Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. wins reelection in November, his next term will be his 15th in Congress.

Rep. Andy Kim wins ‘very challenging and difficult’ Dem primary for U.S. Senate

BY: - June 4, 2024

Rep. Andy Kim is set to be the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in November after defeating Patricia Campos-Medina and Larry Hamm.

Voters head to polls for 2024 New Jersey primary

BY: - June 4, 2024

New Jersey's Democratic primaries are less predictable following an order barring the use of county-line ballots.

Commentary

New Jersey voters have fewer protections than New Yorkers. It’s time to fix that.

BY: - June 4, 2024

The  John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey would help ensure every voter can safely cast their ballot and know it will be counted.

Sen. Bob Mendendez speaking

Sen. Menendez files to seek reelection as his corruption trial enters fourth week

BY: - June 3, 2024

Sen. Bob Menendez, facing federal corruption charges, has previously said he would seek reelection in November as an independent if the charges against him are not sustained.

Rep. Pascrell faces primary challenge over Gaza stance

BY: - June 3, 2024

Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah said Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.'s staunch support of Israel is "unacceptable" given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

A revamped ballot design jumpstarts democracy in New Jersey

BY: - May 31, 2024

Tuesday’s primaries are a window into a possible new era in New Jersey politics — one where party bosses are a touch less powerful and primaries are more competitive.

Biden and Harris campaign in Philadelphia with focus on Black voters

BY: - May 29, 2024

“In 2024, with your voice and your power, we will win again,” Vice President Kamala Harris told the audience Wednesday.

Early voting begins Wednesday as House, Senate primaries loom

BY: - May 28, 2024

Few of the state's congressional primaries are expected to be competitive, though political observers are watching the 3rd and 8th districts.

Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year

BY: - May 23, 2024

The National Emergencies Act provides the president with powers they wouldn’t otherwise have and was intended to give lawmakers oversight.

Trump declines witness stand as testimony in his first trial concludes

BY: - May 21, 2024

Prosecutors say Trump covered up reimbursing his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen for paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled

BY: - May 20, 2024

The Manhattan criminal trial, the first ever for a former president, was poised to reach closing arguments as early as Tuesday.