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Bayonne Sues to Cancel $120K Runoff After All Candidates Quit

Bayonne Sues to Cancel $120K Runoff After All Candidates Quit

"Statute says 'shall' but city says 'shouldn't' after every opposing candidate withdraws from Ward 2 and Ward 3 council races."A...

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In NJ-7, a Democratic Frontrunner Declares Open War on Kean — and the GOP Is Already Fighting Back

In NJ-7, a Democratic Frontrunner Declares Open War on Kean — and the GOP Is Already Fighting Back

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — With nine days until the Democratic primary, Rebecca Bennett has already drawn fire from two directions: a...

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Independent Donna Jackson Wins Open Newark At-Large Seat

Independent Donna Jackson Wins Open Newark At-Large Seat

NEWARK, N.J. — Donna Jackson, the grassroots activist who spent four decades demanding answers from the microphone at Newark City Council...

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NJ Primary Election 2026: Mail Ballot Deadline 8 Days Away — What Voters Need to Know

NJ Primary Election 2026: Mail Ballot Deadline 8 Days Away — What Voters Need to Know

New Jersey Voters Have Eight Days to Request Mail Ballot for June 2 PrimaryMay 18, 2026 | NJBallot.comURL: njballot.com/nj-june-2-primary-mail-ballot-guide-2026TRENTON, N.J....

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Belleville Voters Oust Mayor Nine Days After Fire Strains Municipal Infrastructure

Belleville Voters Oust Mayor Nine Days After Fire Strains Municipal Infrastructure

Frank Vélez, 24, won by 19 points in a township already strained by disaster responseBELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Belleville Township's...

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Meet the Four Democrats Running to Unseat Jeff Van Drew in NJ's 2nd District

Meet the Four Democrats Running to Unseat Jeff Van Drew in NJ's 2nd District

NORTHFIELD, NJ—The primary is less than 40 days away. On June 2, the four Democrats competing for New Jersey's 2nd...

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