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New Jersey election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more
New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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New Jersey election 2026: Meet the 14 candidates running in the 12th Congressional District primary
Thirteen Democrats and one Republican are seeking their party’s nomination on June 2.
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Listen 0:51Dozens of Philly mail ballots have flaws. Here’s how to find out if yours has problems
Mail voters can check the list of “undeliverable” ballots. Also, the deadline to register to vote is Monday.
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Less than three weeks away, the May 19 primary will likely determine who replaces Dwight Evans in Congress next year.
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Listen 1:13Some Montgomery County voters will consider referendums on a series of charter amendments and a tax increase for open space.
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Listen 1:04Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has never said whether he's interested in running for president. But he does say he wants a voice in his party's future.
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The four remaining candidates agree on more than they don’t, but there are differences on some key issues important to Philly voters.
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New Jersey election 2026: Meet the Democrats looking to flip a longtime GOP seat in Congress
Primary voters in Monmouth and Ocean counties will choose between Democrats John Blake and Rachel Peace. The winner will face longtime U.S. House Rep. Chris Smith in November.
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Election 2026: What Philly voters need to know about the ballot questions in the May 19 primary
All voters, regardless of party, will decide whether to create a city-run retirement savings program and to make permanent an office that monitors youth services.
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Listen 1:03New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker
Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party’s nomination.
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Listen 0:54The race was seen as a bellwether for the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.
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Listen 1:03Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge
State Rep. Chris Rabb nearly doubled his rivals in first-quarter fundraising, but Dr. Ala Stanford enters April with the most cash on hand.
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Listen 1:16Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat
The 11th District was long a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump’s first term.
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What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election
A Democratic victory in the Democratic-leaning district would further narrow the slim majority Republicans hold in the chamber.
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Register to vote and apply for a mail ballot ahead of the May primary election
Registration closes May 4, mail ballot applications are due May 12, and the election is May 19.
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