Politics
As U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill eyes fourth term, three Republicans hope to take her on
Sherrill’s campaign calls front-runner Joseph Belnome a “MAGA extremist.” Belnome says Sherrill was too soft on Black Lives Matter protesters.
Passaic officer accuses bosses of nixing promotion for politics
Sheriff's officer Nicole Staso said her promotion to detective was pulled because of fears it could impact Thomas Adamo's campaign.
Jersey City mayor says scrutiny of planned museum’s finances is retaliatory
The N.J. Economic Development Authority is threatening to pull funding for a planned art museum in Jersey City. The mayor claims retaliation.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., hospitalized after heart attack, has died at 65
Six-term Democratic Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. died 18 days after a heart attack that left him hospitalized in a coma.
Support grows for ranked-choice voting in municipal, school board elections
Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it makes voters more enthusiastic about casting ballots. Critics say it is too confusing.
Federal appeals court upholds order barring county-line ballots
The Third Circuit panel finds the county line is likely unconstitutional, affirming a lower court decision that upended New Jersey politics.
Appeals court promises quick ruling on appeal of order barring county-line ballots
An appeals court said it would swiftly rule on an appeal against an injunction ordering clerks print office-block ballots for June primaries.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli launches long-anticipated run for governor
Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is the second Republican to formally announce he is seeking the governor's mansion in 2025.
County clerks drop appeal of order barring use of county-line ballots
County clerks withdrew in droves from the appeal of a court order that bars the use of the county line in June’s Democratic primaries, a move cheered by progressive activists who have long charged that the county line provides an unfair advantage to some candidates. The withdrawals came after a federal appeals court on Wednesday […]
Appeals court won’t block order that halts use of county line in June’s Dem primaries
Wednesday’s decision comes as clerks say they are not prepared to begin using a new type of ballot for June’s Democratic primaries.
Swing states see newcomers as Americans move from blue to red counties
Republican suburban counties in four swing states — Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — gained the most new arrivals in recent years.
Judge rejects push by clerks to block his order barring use of county-line ballots
County clerks appealed a judge's ruling barring ballots using the county line design. Rep. Andy Kim asked him to reject their bid for a stay.