By Terrence T. McDonald | Editor
Happy Halloween!
Here's what we learned this week about New Jersey’s 2026 elections:
New Jersey Republicans are ‘a little nervous’ about early voting data.
Trump approval at 29% among likely NJ voters, poll finds.
Democrats have long hopes, and odds, in bid to oust Jeff Van Drew.
NJ Democrats eye data center, AI regulation if Congress changes hands.
Early voting across US sets midterms record, breaking 2022 mark.
Sen. Cory Booker speaks at a get-out-the-vote rally at the Stangl Factory in Flemington on Oct. 26, 2026, one week before Election Day. (Photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor)
And about other things:
NJ’s low-cost health clinics see rising demand as insurance gaps widen.
Sherrill administration boasted of big reductions to permit backlogs.
Governor signed bill allowing security spending with campaign funds.
NJ Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mantoloking in public records dispute.
NJ Assembly approved higher penalties for underage tobacco sales.
NJ municipal judge admonished for wearing Palestinian attire to training.
NJ Assembly OKd bills expanding human trafficking protections and enforcement.
NJ hospitals gave $7.8 billion in free care, services, report says.
‘Medically frail’ Medicaid enrollees won’t have to prove their inability to work to keep coverage.
And from D.C. and elsewhere:
Judge denies Trump attempt to exclude 20,000 California ballots from vote count.
Feds targeting naturalized Americans in voter investigations, civil rights groups say.
Time for change? Permanent daylight saving time bill awaiting US Senate action.
Trump sends 1,000 election monitors to 50 states, locations not yet disclosed.
Have a great weekend!
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