ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Nov. 2 election in New Jersey saw some major upsets, low voter turnout and the Democrats losing ground. The biggest upset was Republican challenger Edward Durr seemingly defeating Democratic incumbent Senate President Stephen Sweeney in the 3rd Legislative District; as of press time, the results of the race had not […]
BELLEVILLE / NUTLEY, NJ — This election season is shaping up to be fairly quiet in Essex County, with few contested elections and foregone conclusions for some of the contested races. The biggest question on the ballot this upcoming Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, is the choice for governor. Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy, with […]
TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck has issued updated guidance to New Jersey’s law enforcement leaders to address the introduction of in-person early voting, and to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their ballot in the upcoming election safely and without fear of intimidation, according to an Oct. 20 press release. […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This election season is shaping up to be fairly quiet in Essex County, with few contested elections and foregone conclusions for some of the contested races. The biggest question on the ballot this upcoming Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, is the choice for governor. Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy, with running […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — From Oct. 21 to 23, the Institute for Communication and Religion at Seton Hall University will hold a virtual conference, “Communication and Religion in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.” This free online conference will bring some of the foremost scholars in the fields of communication, religious studies and political science to […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Per Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 177, voting in the upcoming election will be conducted primarily by mail-in ballot. All active registered voters should receive a personalized ballot in the mail. Bloomfield residents are encouraged to vote early by using the secure ballot drop box located at Bloomfield Firehouse No. 3 […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Like the rest of everyday life, theater productions ground to a halt when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world in March. Premiere Stages, the professional theater company in residence at Kean University, was no exception. But the company is back now, on an outdoor stage, with “Fannie Lou Hamer, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage’s Voting Writes Project continues this month with world premiere plays, films, a concept album and a costume party. Luna commissioned these myriad interactive events to inspire civic engagement in the November 2020 election. All events are free and open to the public via interactive livestream on Luna Stage’s Facebook […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 16, East Orange Mayor Ted Green held his weekly virtual town hall meeting via Facebook Live and welcomed special guest Essex County Clerk Chris Durkin, who spoke about the upcoming election. “Voting is our most powerful right,” Durkin said at the meeting. “If you vote, you feel more […]
TRENTON, NJ — On Sept. 16, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors, led by DGA Chairperson and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calling on them to end their attacks on the United States Postal Service. The governors also urge Congress to deliver […]