The governorship and all legislative seats are on this year’s ballot
COLLEEN O'DEA
Colleen O’Dea has spent her entire career reporting New Jersey news and won numerous state and national journalism awards and fellowships. She joined NJ Spotlight News in 2011 and now serves as its data reporter, as well as covering general assignment topics that include elections, politics, housing and corrections.
The pandemic helped usher in long-sought legislative reforms and solidify Gov. Phil Murphy’s progressive agenda. Many political analysts say the public health crisis was a ...
The 2nd District contest between Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Amy Kennedy was the most expensive, lapping up more than $21 million
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Introduction of true early, in-person voting tops reform list for many
Jeff Rhode/Holy Name Medical CenterNewly released federal data shows big increase in ICUs of COVID-19 patients or those suspected of having the disease
WBGOA fiscal estimate predicts it may not cover all the costs
Newly released information on hospital case numbers and ICU bed occupancy
Activists plan push to improve laws regarding ‘cure’ process for ballot challenges
Hans-Braxmeier via PixabayThe 2020 general election results will help guide both parties in redrawing New Jersey’s congressional districts
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Compared with some of the election-results fireworks in other states — and president’s unfounded claims of voter fraud — New Jersey needed less than 60 ...