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Justin Murphy
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New Jersey

Justin Murphy wins New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary. He’ll face Cory Booker in November

Murphy, an attorney, campaigned on tax cuts, spending reductions and boosting private sector growth.

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Adam Hamawy is seen at a Democratic primary victory celebration
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Army surgeon Adam Hamawy wins crowded New Jersey primary in 12th Congressional District

Hamawy bested 12 other primary candidates and will face Republican Greg Mele in November in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

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Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock, who won the 2026 Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
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New Jersey

Zack Mullock wins New Jersey’s Democratic primary for 2nd Congressional District. He’ll face Van Drew in November

Democrats believe the 2026 general election is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.

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Elections
Government
New Jersey

Michael McGuire wins Republican primary for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

The Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer will face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November’s general election.

2 weeks ago

Rachel Peace poses for a photo in front of the Ocean

Rachel Peace defeats Blake in 4th District Democratic Primary and looks to unseat GOPer Chris Smith in November

In November, Peace will face Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has held the seat since 1981.

2 weeks ago

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Rebecca Bennett, Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Bridgewater, N.J
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Bennett built her campaign around her experience as a Navy helicopter pilot as well as around affordability.

2 weeks ago

Camden, N.J. City Council Vice President Arthur Barclay
Environment
New Jersey
Public Health

Camden plans to revoke an EMR business license after latest fire, city councilman says

The statement comes days after a fire at one of EMR’s scrap metal facilities — one of more than a dozen over the past five years.

2 weeks ago

A voter arrives to cast his ballot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Haddon Township on New Jersey primary Election Day on June 2, 2026.
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know

Republicans will choose a candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Cory Booker in November, and 14 candidates are competing in the state’s 12th Congressional District.

2 weeks ago

''I Voted'' stickers are seen at a polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey 2026 primary election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2026 primaries, including races for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.

2 weeks ago

Protesters confront ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center while demonstrating near the entrance gates, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Protests

Protesters rally at N.J. Gov. Sherrill’s office, saying she is ‘enabling these Gestapo-Nazi tactics’

Many called for Gov. Mikie Sherrill to do more to help protect detainees and their supporters outside of the facility.

2 weeks ago

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Jeff Bezos, center left, and Lauren Sanchez, center right, kiss as they leave a hotel for their pre wedding reception, in Venice, Italy, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Income Inequality
Taxes

Should billionaires pay more taxes?

As America’s billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.

Air Date: June 1, 2026 12:00 pm

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Tom Kean sitting behind the table during a congressional hearing.
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey

‘What’s the word?’ New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.’s absence from Congress

Kean has missed more than 100 votes in Congress, and he has not been spotted in Washington or in his district.

2 weeks ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Government
Government Accountability
National
New Jersey

Jan. 6 rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash

A rioter from New Jersey described by prosecutors as a Nazi sympathizer hailed the fund as “good news."

2 weeks ago

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Immigration
Law
Philadelphia

Trump administration green card changes: Here’s what you need to know

The policy could be “devastating” for tens of thousands of people in Philadelphia who have applied for a green card via the adjustment of status process.

2 weeks ago

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the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Immigration
New Jersey

Mercer County, New Jersey enacts new rules limiting ICE agents from conducting enforcement operations

The policy mirrors steps taken by state officials and other New Jersey counties.

3 weeks ago

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