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Photo Caption: Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett discusses the late-summer childcare gap in a social media video as she campaigns for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Handout Photo - Rebecca Bennett for Congress

New Jersey Dem Has to Watch Her Own Kids for Two Weeks Between Camp End and School Start

Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Bennett says the annual gap between summer camp and the first day of school creates a childcare "dead zone" for working parents, using her family's experience to argue for greater representation of parents in elected office.…

Peter Van Dyke shared Bruce Springsteen's April 2016 statement announcing the cancellation of a North Carolina concert over the state's HB2 law. The resurfaced Facebook post comes as Van Dyke serves as chairman of the Toms River Republican organization and is involved in ongoing litigation with the township.

Toms River GOP Chairman Supports Men in Women’s Bathrooms, According to Facebook Share

Former Toms River GOP Chairman Peter Van Dyke's 2016 Facebook post sharing Bruce Springsteen's statement opposing North Carolina's HB2 law has resurfaced as he remains active in local politics and legal disputes involving Toms River Township.…

Photo caption: Gov. Mikie Sherrill campaigned in Massachusetts while Attorney General Jennifer Davenport participated in multistate litigation in California as New Jersey continues grappling with major policy challenges at home.

Sherrill Flees NJ to Hit Massachusetts Campaign Trail, AG Heads to California

Gov. Mikie Sherrill's trip to Massachusetts and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport's participation in California litigation have fueled debate over whether New Jersey's top officials are devoting sufficient attention to pressing issues at…

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Champions Housing Affordability While Living Between Two Multi-Million-Dollar Estates

Sherrill's move into Drumthwacket while continuing to own a multimillion-dollar Montclair residence has renewed discussion about the contrast between New Jersey's housing affordability debate and the living arrangements of the state's chief…

Morning Consult's July 2026 State Leader Pulse shows approval ratings for Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Andy Kim and President Donald Trump among registered New Jersey voters.

New Poll Gives Gov. Mikie Sherrill 55% Approval as Questions Swirl Over Polling Industry Credibility

Morning Consult's latest quarterly survey shows Gov. Mikie Sherrill maintaining a 55% approval rating while New Jersey's Democratic senators also post favorable numbers as attention turns toward the 2026 midterm elections.…

Election returns show Democrat Brandon Dukes holding a narrow lead over Republican Scott Timko with more than 95% of votes counted in Pennsylvania's 12th House District special election.

Democrat Flips Pennsylvania House Seat in Trump Stronghold Where Assassination Attempt Occurred

Democrat Brandon Dukes narrowly defeated Republican Scott Timko in a Pennsylvania House special election, flipping a seat Republicans had controlled for more than 25 years in one of the state's most reliably conservative regions.…