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NJ Women Make Gains in House Races, but Senate Seat Eludes Them

June 4, 2026 by Christopher
Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett with her family.

New Jersey women nominees are strong on the Democratic side of House races in 2026, but no woman has ever served in the NJ U.S. Senate — and none ran this year.

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Brooks, Miles, and Mojica win Rahway Democratic council primary

June 4, 2026June 3, 2026 by Christopher
The Central Jerseyan Election Tracker – 2025 Central Jersey Election Results

Jeffrey Brooks, Joanna Miles, and Jeremy Mojica won the Rahway Democratic council primary Tuesday, defeating independent challenger Andrew Garcia Phillips.

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Rival Rahway Democrats Rally Supporters Before Primary

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway City Hall and Municipal Court sign

Incumbent council members rallied with congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett while challenger Andrew Garcia Phillips held a competing event with Michael Roth.

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Men Vastly Outgiving Women in 2026 Congressional Races

May 29, 2026 by Christopher
Union County official ballot drop box in Rahway, NJ

New Rutgers data shows men have contributed 62% of all money given to congressional candidates in 2026, even as women make up nearly half of all donors.

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June 2, 2026 Primary Results

June 3, 2026May 29, 2026 by Christopher
Election Night Vote Tracker Hero Image 2

Live primary election results for Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge. Vote counts updated through election night, June 2, 2026.

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Attacks and Pleas for Civility at Woodbridge Town Council

October 23, 2025 by Christopher
The Woodbridge Municipal Building in New Jersey, where the town council, planning board, and zoning board hold their meetings.

Candidates, residents, and officials clashed over tone, transparency, and corruption allegations during Woodbridge’s final council meeting before Election Day.


Categories News Tags Community & Events, Elections, Local Government & Policy, Public Meetings
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