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February 21, 2026
New Jersey Democrats Send Coarse but Clear Message to ICE With New Bill
Lawmakers have added some of the state’s trademark in-your-face attitude to a measure that would expand residents’ ability to sue federal immigration officials.
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February 12, 2026
In an Upset, Analilia Mejia, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Race
Ms. Mejia, a political organizer, beat her main opponent in the New Jersey primary, Tom Malinowski, by a narrow margin after he was battered by negative ads from a pro-Israel group.
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February 10, 2026
Malinowski Concedes to Analilia Mejia in New Jersey House Primary
Tom Malinowski, a former member of Congress, congratulated Analilia Mejia, a political organizer, on a “hard-won victory.”
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February 7, 2026
In a Close Election, Voters Send a Sharp Anti-Trump Message
The Democratic primary to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey in Congress is still too close to call. Much of the advertising focused on opposition to the president and his immigration policies.
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February 6, 2026
New Jersey House Primary Remains Too Close to Call
Two Democrats, Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski, were leading in a race for their party’s nomination to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House.
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February 5, 2026
Primary for New Jersey House Seat Is First Race of Pivotal Midterms
Eleven candidates are running in a special primary election on Thursday to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former seat. They include a former member of Congress and the former lieutenant governor.
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February 4, 2026
Jersey City Faces a Stunning Budget Deficit, Report Shows
The city’s new mayor, James Solomon, is blaming his predecessor, Steven Fulop, who just became the head of an influential business advocacy group in New York City.
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January 25, 2026
Pro-Israel Group Targets a Former Ally in an Early Congressional Race
A super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is running ads against Tom Malinowski, who is hoping to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey in the House.
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January 21, 2026
On Day 1, Mikie Sherrill Focuses on Utility Costs and Children’s Safety
The new governor of New Jersey signed six executive orders after taking office on Tuesday. They matched the priorities she campaigned on last year.
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January 20, 2026
In Final Hours as Governor, Murphy Vetoes 2 Immigrant Rights Bills
Philip D. Murphy, New Jersey’s former governor, did enact legislation to protect the rights of undocumented residents at schools, courthouses and health care facilities.
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January 20, 2026
Mikie Sherrill to Be Sworn In as Governor in New Jersey
Ms. Sherrill beat a Republican endorsed by President Trump and did what no politician in New Jersey has done since 1961: win her party a third consecutive term in the governor’s office.
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January 19, 2026
In a State Notorious for Scandal, Corruption Fighters Are Targeted
An anonymous negative ad campaign has been aimed at New Jersey’s departing attorney general. “It’s a warning to others,” one political scientist said.
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January 13, 2026
A Governor’s Legacy: Fewer Shootings, Free College and Covid Deaths
After eight years as governor of New Jersey, Philip D. Murphy, a former ambassador to Germany and Goldman-Sachs executive, is leaving office. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn in on Jan. 20.
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January 12, 2026
In This Town, the Groundhog May Never See Its Shadow Again
Since Milltown Mel died, a New Jersey town has faced a groundhog crisis. Now the governor has vetoed an effort to bring in out-of-state replacements.
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January 12, 2026
A Push to Expand the Rights of Immigrants in Defiance of Trump
An effort by New Jersey Democrats is seen as a provocative statement of principle in a state with the country’s second largest percentage of immigrants, after California.
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December 18, 2025
Atlantic City’s Mayor Is Found Not Guilty of Assaulting His Daughter
A jury on Thursday acquitted Marty Small Sr. of all four crimes he was charged with, including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of his teenage daughter.
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December 10, 2025
A New Governor Inherits a Misconduct Investigation Into the State Police
A prolonged slowdown in traffic enforcement by New Jersey troopers coincided with an uptick in fatal crashes. The pattern remains under investigation as Mikie Sherrill prepares to take office.
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December 5, 2025
Linda McMahon’s School Visit, Sponsored by Conservatives, Draws Protest
The secretary of education is barnstorming the country, talking to schoolchildren about civics and promoting patriotism. Critics claim the lessons have been crafted by partisan and religious groups.
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December 3, 2025
James Solomon Wins Jersey City Mayoral Runoff Election, Beating Jim McGreevey
Mr. Solomon was elected mayor over Mr. McGreevey, who was hoping for a comeback after resigning in 2004 as New Jersey’s governor amid a sex scandal.
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December 2, 2025
Democrats in New Jersey Ram Through Bill to Defang a Corruption Watchdog
A State Senate committee moved to weaken an office that investigates police misconduct and government waste. Senator Andy Kim spoke in opposition but was cut off after three minutes.
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November 28, 2025
Why Nadine Menendez Still Hasn’t Visited Her Husband in Prison
Robert Menendez, a former Democratic senator, has been in prison since June. He hasn’t seen his wife, who is set to begin serving her sentence next summer.
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November 26, 2025
The Race for Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat Is On, and It’s Crowded
The dozen candidates include an activist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and an ousted congressman running in a new district.
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