Category: New Jersey
New Jersey Primary Election: Key Races and Candidates to Watch
The seat vacated by Rep. Andy Kim is the subject of a contested Democratic primary that could provide an early look into the impact of a new primary [...]
Key Witness Testifies in Menendez Corruption Trial Over Halal Meat Certification Monopoly
Sen. Bob Menendez is accused of receiving bribes to benefit New Jersey businesspeople and the Egyptian government. | Ted Shaffrey/AP
New York — In [...]
Bribery Trial of Senator Bob Menendez Unfolds with Detailed Correspondence
Sen. Bob Menendez leaves court in New York, on May 28, 2024. | Alex Kent for POLITICO
The ongoing bribery trial of Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has [...]
Menendez Corruption Trial Unfolds: Defense Blames Wife, Prosecutors Allege “Senator on the Take”
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz gives her opening statement while gesturing to Robert Menendez (far left) as Judge Sidney Stein presides in Ma [...]
Trump Slams Hush Money Trial at New Jersey Rally Amid Legal Battles
Former President Donald Trump hit many familiar targets in his speech, but he also attacked President Joe Biden over his pledge to withhold weapons f [...]
Nadine Menendez Seeks Postponement of Corruption Trial Due to Health Issues
Nadine Menendez, wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, D, N.J., arrives at federal court, Monday, March 11, 2024, in New York. Nadine Menendez and Sen. Menendez [...]
Federal Judge’s Decision Rocks New Jersey’s Political Landscape
Eliminating the line for the June primary overturns a big advantage candidates had already established in several races across the state. | Ted Shaff [...]
NJ Governor Phil Murphy Defends Wife’s Senate Run Suspension, Dismisses Lame Duck Label
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (left), and first lady Tammy Murphy attend the National Governors Association summer meeting, July 15, 2022, in Portland, [...]
Rep. Andy Kim Sweeps Burlington County Convention, Strengthens Senate Bid Momentum
At the Burlington County Democratic committee vote that determines whether he will receive favorable ballot positioning, Kim secured overwhelming sup [...]
Democrats in New Jersey Challenge Party Leaders in Senate Race
Tammy Murphy's Senate run faces early obstacles, but she has key organizational support in the Democratic primary. | Seth Wenig/AP
New Jersey's Se [...]
