Election 2023
Twelve vying to fill the late Rep. Donald Payne’s term
Eleven Democrats and a single Republican will vie for the unexpired months of Rep. Donald Payne's term in coming special elections.
New legislator vows to be loud on wind, crime, and other issues impacting the Shore and beyond
Republican Paul Kanitra, one of 27 new legislators who joined the New Jersey Assembly last month, says he refuses to be a backbencher.
After surprise upset, Assembly newcomer aims to be a voice for those who struggle
New Assemblywoman Andrea Katz toppled GOP incumbent Brandon Umba in a surprise upset. She hopes to bring a fresh voice to the Legislature.
Six legislators will step up from the N.J. Assembly to the Senate
Six Assembly members won their bids to replacing outgoing senators in the New Jersey Legislature, a common path up the political ladder.
In Shore district, incumbent-toppling rabbi brings a fresh voice to the Assembly
Rabbi Avi Schnall will be the first Democrat in over three decades to represent New Jersey's 30th legislative district in Trenton.
Elections watchdog moves to join lawsuit targeting outside spending group
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission wants to provide the court with expertise on the new Elections Transparency Act.
This year’s legislative races among most expensive in New Jersey history
Heightened contribution limits enacted earlier this year helped boost candidate fundraising to slightly above historical levels.
Little by little, perpetual vote-by-mail list reshapes New Jersey’s off-year elections
More and more New Jerseyans are casting ballots through by mail, and those who do so are increasingly likely to vote more often.
Assemblywoman-elect Luanne Peterpaul will be first out lesbian in New Jersey Legislature
Luanne Peterpaul said while her election to the Assembly represents a victory for LGBTQ representation, her identity wasn't a focus of her campaign.
Race called for Andrea Katz in 8th District, boosting Democrats’ Assembly gains to six
Assemblywoman-elect Andrea Katz appeared to have lost her bid on Election Day, but late arriving mail-in ballots brought her victory.
New Jersey’s next Legislature will have fewer female lawmakers
There will be two or three fewer women in the New Jersey Legislature when the new session begins in January.
Republican assemblyman faces grim prospects as Democrat takes lead in 8th District
Assemblyman Brandon Umba has slipped into third place in the 8th District Assembly race behind Democrat Andrea Katz.