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Gerald Pomper, acclaimed political science professor, dies at 91
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (169+ words) Author of 22 books, Pomper was dubbed the "Dean of American Political Science" By David Wildstein, May 24 2026 5: 21 pm Gerald M. Pomper, a retired Rutgers University political science professor who was a nationally known expert in voter behavior and American presidential elections, died…...
Baraka backs Engel for Essex County Commissioner
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (219+ words) Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has endorsed Deborah Engel, a former deputy mayor of Maplewood, for one of four at-large Essex County Commissioner seats. Baraka is already backing Marques-Aquil Lewis in a six-candidate race that includes four candidates who won the…...
Kim, Mejia endorse in Dover Democratic primary
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (418+ words) Federal officials back organization candidates for ward council seats By David Wildstein, May 23 2026 7: 38 am Two top lawmakers, U. S. Senator Andy Kim and Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-Glen Ridge), are taking sides in the Democratic primary for Dover Town Council, backing four candidates…...
West Orange councilwoman announces bid for mayor
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (24+ words) West Orange Councilwoman Joyce Rudin announced her campaign for the Essex County township's mayorship on Friday, becoming the fourth candidate to join the...
Senate panel clears legislation establishing annual Pride Month
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (237+ words) By Zach Blackburn, May 22 2026 3: 48 pm A state Senate panel on Thursday approved legislation that would establish an LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New Jersey each June." New Jersey has recognized Pride Month with ceremonial resolutions, but if passed, the new bill…...
D. C. Dispatch: What N. J. s members of Congress did in Washington this week
2+ day, 47+ min ago (1405+ words) Kean speaks on his illness, Norcross moves forward with discharge petition, Dems conduct another Delaney Hall visit By Joey Fox, May 22 2026 8: 01 pm What was meant to be Republicans" big week for passing Reconciliation 2. 0, a party-line bill providing $70 billion for immigration…...
AOC endorses Hamawy
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (245+ words) Progressive N. Y. congresswoman wades into second N. J. race By Joey Fox, May 22 2026 5: 24 pm Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has endorsed Adam Hamawy in New Jersey's 12th congressional district, yet another important get for a candidate who has staked his campaign on locking down…...
Bennett, Hamawy pull further away in fundraising, per pre-primary reports
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (540+ words) Republicans still aren't raising much in NJ-9, U. S. Senate contests By Joey Fox, May 22 2026 4: 48 pm The last FEC reports before New Jersey's June 2 primary election were due last night, and among other things, they show two leading Democratic candidates in competitive…...
Phil and Tammy Murphy hosting fundraiser for Hochul at their home
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (112+ words) High-dollar event comes as New Jersey and New York brawl over World Cup issues By David Wildstein, May 22 2026 2: 25 pm Former Gov. Phil Murphy and former First Lady Tammy Murphy are hosting a high-dollar fundraiser for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's…...
Senator Jon Bramnick to hold Town Hall
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (27+ words) State Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 PM, during which he will take questions from...