Murphy names former top counsel to be NJ's attorney general
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named Matt Platkin, his former chief counsel, to be the state’s next attorney general.
Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, announces plans to run for Congress
Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym, has announced plans to run for Congress after his lengthy battle over New Jersey's coronavirus lockdowns made national headlines.
Murphy signs bill enshrining abortion into NJ state law
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill enshrining the right to an abortion into state law.
'This is America': New Jersey GOP lawmakers defy vaccine mandate
"This is America!" Assembly member Hal Wirths added. Lawmakers compared the situation to something that might happen in a dictatorship.
Republican Ciattarelli concedes to Democrat Murphy in close NJ governor's race
New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli conceded the state's governor's race to incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday.
NJ Senate Democrats pick Scutari as leader after Sweeney's loss
Democrats in the New Jersey Senate have picked state Sen. Nicholas Scutari to be their new leader.
New Jersey Republicans pick up at least 4 Assembly seats, 1 Senate
New Jersey Republicans added to the GOP’s positive election results across the country, picking up at least four seats in the Assembly and netting one in the Senate.
NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney concedes to GOP newcomer Edward Durr after stunning defeat
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney conceded to GOP newcomer Edward Durr on Wednesday, a week after the humble truck drive unseated the state's longest-tenured senator.
Ciattarelli campaign denies fraud but says recount possible
New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign denied Monday that there was fraud in this year's governor's election but his campaign's attorney said the margin could shrink enough to warrant a recount.
Steve Sweeney refuses to concede to Edward Durr, says thousands of ballots 'recently found'
Democratic New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney says thousands of "recently found" ballots supports his refusal to concede to a Republican challenger who ran a low-budget campaign.
Edward Durr, New Jersey's GOP newcomer, apologizes for anti-Islamic social media post
Edward Durr, New Jersey's GOP newcomer whose grassroots campaign unseated longtime legislator Steve Sweeney, is apologizing for a past anti-Islamic tweet.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
Ciattarelli, not conceding, says result will be legal, fair
The result of New Jersey’s election for governor will be “legal and fair” no matter the outcome, Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli said Thursday in his first comments since The Associated Press declared incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy the election’s winner.
NJ Senate president Steve Sweeney speaks out after loss to Edward Durr, GOP newcomer
Edward Durr, a furniture company truck driver and first-time officeholder, defeated Steve Sweeney in New Jersey’s 3rd Legislative District, according to results tallied Thursday.
Edward Durr, GOP truck driver who spent $150 on primary in NJ, defeats Sweeney
New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.
Ciattarelli campaign reacts to AP decision: 'Irresponsible' to call vote this early for Murphy
The Ciattarelli campaign criticized the Associated Press for calling the New Jersey gubernatorial race, arguing that it was "irresponsible" to make the call this early in the counting.
Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey, AP reports
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly won reelection Wednesday, eking out a victory that spared Democrats the loss of a second gubernatorial seat.
New Jersey residents share their views on the governor's race
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Wednesday were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor’s race
Murphy, Ciattarelli in close fight for New Jersey governor’s race
The top of the ticket features Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy against Republican former Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli. All 120 seats in the Assembly and Senate are also on the ballot, and along with them control of the Legislature.
Murphy, Ciattarelli touring NJ as campaign coming to close
In the closing hours of New Jersey’s campaign for governor, Democratic incumbent Phil Murphy is travelling the state touting the progressive accomplishments during his first term.