Tag: new jersey
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Newcomers will represent at least 23% of New Jersey’s state legislative seats next year
Twenty-eight state legislative seats up for election in New Jersey this year are open, meaning no incumbents filed to run. This represents 23% of the state’s legislature, a decade-high rate of open seats, and a marked increase from previous election cycles. Newcomers are guaranteed to win all open seats since no incumbents are running for them.…
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Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues one executive order from April 10-16
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued one executive order from April 10-16. As of April 16, Murphy has issued 14 executive orders in 2023 — four fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The order is: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 327, where the governor ordered the prioritization of work experience and skills…
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Governor Phil Murphy (D) issues three executive orders from April 3-9
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued three executive orders from April 3-9. As of April 9, Murphy has issued 13 executive orders in 2023 — four fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The orders are: Executive Order No. 324, where the governor ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in…
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New Jersey Supreme Court issues one opinion from April 3-9
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued one opinion from April 3-9. As of April 9, the court issued 17 opinions in 2023 — one fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is below: In the Matter of the Alleged Failure of Altice USA, Inc., where the court “held that Section 543(a)(1) of the…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New Jersey roundup
New Jersey is holding elections, including for legislative offices, on June 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled…
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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey General Assembly
As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 97 election-related bills in the New Jersey General Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 97, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 27-April 2. Democrats sponsored the bill. The bill is: NJ A5039: Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances, Assembly…
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Election legislation roundup: New Jersey State Senate
As of April 2, Ballotpedia has tracked 50 election-related bills in the New Jersey State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 50, Ballotpedia tracked three from March 27-April 2. Democrats sponsored two, while Republicans sponsored one. The three bills are: NJ S3430: Extends early voting period for primary elections and May municipal…
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New Jersey Supreme Court issues one opinion from March 27-April 2
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued one opinion from March 27-April 2. As of April 2, the court issued 16 opinions in 2023 — one fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is below: New Jersey v. Higgs, where the court remanded for a new trial in a case where the defendant was…
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Absentee/mail-in ballot request deadlines, 2023
Eight states—Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington—are holding statewide elections this year. Absentee/mail-in voting is voting that does not happen in person on Election Day but instead occurs another way, usually by mail. All states allow for some form of absentee/mail-in voting. Some states require voters to provide a valid excuse…
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New Jersey’s statewide filing deadline passed on March 27
New Jersey is one of a handful of states holding statewide elections this year. The primaries are June 6 and general elections are on Nov. 7. The filing deadline for the primary elections was March 27. All districts in both chambers of the state legislature are on the ballot. Ballotpedia is also covering elections for…