POLITICS

SOMERSET, NJ — A decisive political victory and a strategic workforce investment are converging in Somerset County, underscoring a pivotal moment not only for...

The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election has emerged as one of the most closely watched contests in the state’s recent history, featuring Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. With polls showing a razor-thin margin, the race has drawn considerable attention from both local and national political observers, as well as significant campaign spending. Recent data from Emerson College underscores the competitiveness of the election. The poll shows Sherrill and Ciattarelli tied at 43%, with 11% of voters still undecided. This represents a shift from earlier surveys, such as a mid-September Quinnipiac University poll that had Sherrill ahead by eight points, highlighting the volatility of voter sentiment in the Garden State. Demographic patterns continue to shape the...

In a move that's shaking up the Garden State's political landscape, the Reverend Darrell L. Armstrong, a highly respected pastor and influential community leader, has officially declared his candidacy for Governor of New Jersey. His campaign is charting an unconventional path, appealing directly to the state's significant population of 2.4 million unaffiliated voters, along with countless more who feel disenfranchised by traditional politics, by running as a write-in candidate. Rev. Armstrong's announcement signifies a powerful call for independent thinking and a challenge to the established political lines. He is asking voters to make history by electing, for the first time, a write-in candidate to New Jersey's highest office. This audacious approach is rooted in a deep...