New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.

New Jersey's unique primary ballot design seems to face skepticism from judge in lawsuit

New Jersey's one-of-a-kind method of drawing primary ballots prompted some apparent skepticism from a federal judge Monday as he considered a legal challenge claiming the system favors preferred candidates of establishment party leaders.

NJ Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife face new obstruction of justice crimes

New obstruction of justice crimes have been lodged against Sen. Bob Menendez. The new charges were in a rewritten indictment returned against the Democrat on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.

How Rep. Andy Kim’s challenge to New Jersey’s first lady is shaking up a key Senate race

When New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy walked up to Rep. Andy Kim last weekend to congratulate him with a handshake after his third consecutive win in his bid for a U.S. Senate seat, the goodwill gesture represented a surprise within a surprise.

Murphy seeks $55.9B New Jersey budget, increasing education aid, boosting biz taxes to fund transit

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $55.9 billion budget, up about 5% over his previous year's proposal, calling for nearly $1 billion more in K-12 school funding as well as about $1 billion in new taxes on high-earning businesses to fund transit.

Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey

A former TV news reporter known for his aggressive on-camera demeanor is getting into New Jersey's U.S. Senate race as a Republican candidate for the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who's facing federal corruption charges.

New Jersey Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion

Dawn Ericksen was struggling with an opioid addiction a dozen years ago when she got pregnant and realized she couldn’t keep herself safe, much less a baby.

New Jersey lawmakers pass pay raises for themselves, the governor and other officials

New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation to boost their salaries from $49,000 to $82,000 annually, along with raises for the governor and other top officials.

New Jersey to allow teens who'll be 18 by a general election to vote in primaries

Seventeen-year-olds in New Jersey will be able to vote in primaries if they'll be 18 by the next general election under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.

Brothers serve as mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns

A new political family is budding in New Jersey after two brothers made their mark by becoming mayors of neighboring towns. 

Democrats fend off challenges to retain control of majorities in New Jersey's Legislature

New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests.

Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won't resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges

New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez remained defiant in the face of federal bribery charges on Thursday, telling a room full of his Senate Democratic colleagues that he has no plans to resign.

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife face bribery charges

The new charges follow a yearslong investigation. Between April and June of 2022, the couple cashed out at least part of their precious metal holdings, forms show, selling between $200,000 and $400,000 worth of gold bars, while keeping at least $250,000 worth of them.

Remembering Sheila Oliver: Late NJ lieutenant governor honored in memorial service

The celebration of the life and legacy of New Jersey trailblazer Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver comes to an end with a final farewell during a memorial service Saturday.