By Terrence T. McDonald | Editor
Happy Saturday!
Here's what we learned this week about New Jersey’s 2026 elections:
Large majority in NJ backs voter ID requirements, poll finds.
Healthcare attacks are at the center of the campaign for the 7th District House seat.
NJ county clerks nudge mail voters to drop boxes for 2026 election.
Rebecca Bennett outraises Tom Kean Jr., but Kean holds cash edge.
Cory Booker outraises GOP challenger Justin Murphy by factor of 50.
Housing a key issue for NJ congressional candidates campaigning on affordability.
The ACLU lost its effort to block Ocean County voter residency probe.
And about other things:
NJ board approved a $498 million Newark school lease.
Ethics complaint over NJ school board member’s Facebook posts dismissed.
Mixed reception in Trenton for union-backed bill to revamp school health benefits.
NJ jail guards pushed to expand isolated confinement.
Hospital’s lawsuit alleges patient-poaching by doctor, rival health system.
More sex abuse allegations were filed against a former Mercer County doctor.
And from D.C. and elsewhere:
Trump back on the road as analysts see more congressional races shifting in Dems’ favor.
California sued by Trump administration over demand to purge 20,000 voters from rolls.
Social Security benefits increase will hit 3.6% in 2027.
Trump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It’s mostly failed.
US senators from both parties blast Trump order to import Russian diesel as illegal.
US House Dem leaders condemn Homeland Security raid on home of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Election betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it?
Have a great weekend!
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