POLITICS

New Jersey operates two separate federal immigration courts, both falling under the jurisdiction of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, a branch of the...

Election integrity has once again become one of the most closely watched public policy issues in New Jersey, but unlike many political debates that thrive on rhetoric and speculation, the latest controversy is being driven by court filings, government records requests, federal litigation, and documented administrative challenges surrounding voter registration systems. As legal battles continue to unfold across multiple jurisdictions, New Jersey now finds itself at the center of a broader national discussion about voter list maintenance, government transparency, election administration, and the complicated intersection of immigration status and voter registration databases. The issue gained significant attention during the spring and summer of 2026 as a series of investigations, public records reviews, and lawsuits focused on how...

New Jersey’s 20th Legislative District, located in Union County, is one of the state’s most closely watched districts heading into the 2025 elections. Covering the communities of Elizabeth, Kenilworth, Roselle, and Union Township, LD20 has long been a Democratic stronghold, but shifting demographics and voter engagement trends continue to shape its political landscape. A District with Deep Democratic Roots For decades, the 20th District has been reliably Democratic in state legislative elections. Nearly half of all registered voters are Democrats, giving the party a strong organizational advantage during campaign season. By comparison, just 13% of registered voters identify as Republicans, with the remaining voters registering as unaffiliated or aligned with smaller parties. That large bloc of unaffiliated voters...