Politics
New Jersey lawyer seeks to keep RFK Jr. off November ballot
New Jersey's "sore loser law" disqualifies Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from appearing on November's ballot because he tried to win the Democratic nomination in June, the lawsuit says.
Racist slurs and death threats: The dangerous life of a Georgia elections official
Nationally, 38% of local election officials have experienced threats, harassment or abuse since 2020 just for doing their jobs, according to a new survey.
Watchdog to examine financial benefit of gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea’s radio show
Bill Spadea's bosses raised eyebrows when they said he would remain as host of a high-profile radio talk show — where he often speaks about politics and policy — while running for governor.
Inside the ‘wild’ charges against Dem power broker George Norcross
Prosecutors say George Norcross conspired with allies to leverage their control of Camden County to steer redevelopment work to preferred investors.
Democratic power broker George Norcross indicted on racketeering charges
The indictment accuses Norcross of overseeing a criminal enterprise, using direct threats and intimidation to win development rights along the Camden waterfront.
Two officials accused of using transit agency to seek revenge over political spat
Attorney General Matt Platkin's office says the two men texted about their plan to block payments to an engineering firm over a political feud.
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. defeats mayor who accused Pascrell of turning his back on Muslims
If Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. wins reelection in November, his next term will be his 15th in Congress.
New Jersey pols react to Trump verdict: ‘A sad day’
Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star.
Rutgers president takes heat in Congress over handling of Gaza encampments
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway’s testimony in front of the Republican-led House education committee came as lawmakers continue to grill university presidents over the Gaza encampments
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.
After snafu cost Sen. Bramnick’s campaign $36K, senator seeks change in law on cash transfers
Sen. Jon Bramnick's 2023 campaign lost $36,000 when money intended for a vendor was accidentally sent to the wrong person. Now he wants to make it illegal to keep money you were sent mistakenly.
Gov. Murphy should veto public records bill, say mayors of N.J.’s two biggest cities
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop are two of the most prominent elected officials who oppose a bill that would revamp the state's public records law.