Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Democratic incumbents sweep in Essex County.
Incumbent candidates retained their seats overall in Essex County. The Democratic team, led by former Gov. Richard Codey, retained control of the 27th Legislative District. Sheila Oliver, the first African-American speaker of the house, who has battled with Gov. Chris Christie over the last year, retained her seat in the Assembly. And Republicans Joe Pennacchio, Alex DeCroce and Jay Webber, kept their seats in the Morris County-dominated 26th District. In Newark, State Sen. Teresa Ruiz and Sen. Ron Rice retained their seats, along with their Democratic counterparts in the Assembly. Montclair's Nia H. Gill, also a Democrat, also kept her post, as did Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, who represents the 28th District. Turnout was light in Tuesday' …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Incumbents win handily, newcomer Len Luciano appears to squeak by Joseph Chiusolo in the 4th District, in a race that may be contested.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Incumbent freeholders held onto their seats in Tuesday night's election, with voters overwhelmingly returning Democrats to the Freeholder board. Newcomer Brendan Gill of Montclair, beat out Republican Steve Rogers, of Nutley, in the 5th District. But the hottest race in the county - between Republican Joseph Chiusolo of Cedar Grove and Democrat Len Luciano of West Caldwell, may be too close to decide. With about 97 percent of the votes reported, Luciano appeared to be winning by a margin of 27 votes, but Chiusolo did not concede yet. It was not immediately clear if he would challenge the election results. Rolando Bobadilla, who was filling in an unexpired term in District 1, which represents sections of Newark, was handily elected to a …
Democrat to replace Joseph P. Brennan Jr in landslide.
Democrat Theodore "Ted" Stephens II was elected Essex County Surrogate Tuesday night defeating Republican challenger Annette Scoca-DelMauro. With 91% of the precincts reporting, Stephens received 46,710 votes, or 70% of the votes cast to Scoca-DelMauro's 19,162 votes, or 29% of the votes cast. Stephens will replace Essex County Surrogate Joseph P. Brennan Jr. who decided not to seek re-election. "I want to thank the voters of Essex County for the confidence they have shown in me," Stephens said Tuesday night, "and I will strive to fulfill that trust." Scoca-DelMauro offered her congratulations to Stephens and wished him luck in his new job. She also said "Essex County is a Democratic County and it's hard if you're a Republican." "I …
The absolute latest on Patch's election coverage
This is a live blog of Election Day 2011 in Essex County. We'll be reporting results here. For all the latest election information, check back here often.
Senate and Assembly races are up for grabs, as are the Essex County Freeholder seats and various municipal elections.
Essex County voters will go to the polls today for the general election to choose a state legislature and to elect the members of the Chosen Board of Freeholders and county surrogate. Two of the most exciting races to watch will be the results of the 27th Legislative District Assembly and Senate contests. The 27th was formerly a Democratic stronghold but was redistricted to include several traditionally Republican Morris County communities, including Harding, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Madison, Florham Park and Hanover. For the Senate, Democratic incumbent Richard J. Codey is facing a challenge from Tea Party candidate William H. Eames. For Assembly, Democratic incumbents Mila M. Jasey and John McKeon go up against Republican …
A breakdown of the ballot question on amending the NJ constitution to allow sports betting in Atlantic City and at racetracks in NJ.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The League of Women Voters of NJ is offering a breakdown to help New Jerseyans make a decision on whether or the state constitution should be amended to allow for wagering on sports events in New Jersey. The question is as follows: Shall the amendment to Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, agreed to by the Legislature, providing that it shall be lawful for the Legislature to authorize by law wagering at casinos or gambling houses in Atlantic City and at current or former running and harness horse racetracks on the results of professional, certain college, or amateur sport or athletic events, be approved? Interpretive Statement (the official explanation by the state) A “Yes” vote on this …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Candidate says her humble beginnings taught her the value of hard work.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Editor's Note: The following article has been submitted by Annette Scoca-Del Mauro, the Republican candidate for Essex County Surrogate. I grew up in a blue collar neighborhood known as the "Silver Lake section" of Belleville in Essex County. My father was a welder and my mother worked various factory jobs. Money was not in abundance. I learned early on that hard work was a must and I began working at the age of 14. My parents worked hard at their jobs and at home. From my parents I learned the importance and value of hard work, family dignity and strength. Like so many Essex County taxpayers, I juggle the duties of hard work and family on a daily basis. It is those people that I hope to represent. I live in Essex County with my …
Orange Municipal Court judge has served as a municipal court judge in six Essex County communities.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Editor's Note: The following article has been submitted by Theodore "Ted" Stephens II, the Democratic candidate for Essex County Surrogate. In the June 7, 2011 primary election, Essex County Democrats overwhelmingly picked former Orange Municipal Court Judge Theodore N. Stephens, II as their candidate for Essex County Surrogate. For the Nov. 8, 2011 General Election, everyone’s support and votes are needed to ensure that Theodore (“Ted”) Stephens becomes the next Essex County Surrogate. The Essex County Surrogate’s Office is responsible for the probate of wills, the processing of adoptions and estate matters and the appointments of administrators, trustees and guardians. Ted Stephens has been a corporate, public sector and privately …
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9:40 am on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Andrew Appel, a Princeton computer science professor, purchased a lot of 5 Sequoia AVC Advantage voting machines for $82 or $16.40 each (plus shipping) You can read his experiences with these impressive monuments to government stupidity here: http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~appel/avc/ "I purchased one lot of 5 machines, for a price of $82 for the lot. Registering to bid at govdeals.com is just like … more ›