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Progressive Analilia Mejia takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win

Progressive Analilia Mejia takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win

DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump.

Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House over Republican Joe Hathaway

Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House over Republican Joe Hathaway

DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump.

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Analilia Mejia will try to expand Democratic momentum in New Jersey as she and Republican Joe Hathaway compete in Thursday's special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill when she was elected governor last year.

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?

LEBANON, N.J. (AP) -- Tom Kean Jr.'s political pedigree dates to 1776, when one of his ancestors became New Jersey's first leader after the United States declared independence. His great grandfather was a senator, his grandfather was a congressman and his father was a governor.

Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary

Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has emerged victorious in a crowded Democratic primary in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic US House special primary in New Jersey

Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic US House special primary in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded on Tuesday to Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive activist and former political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders, in the crowded Democratic primary in New Jersey's U.S. House special election.

Analilia Mejia, Tom Malinowski race in New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call

Analilia Mejia, Tom Malinowski race in New Jersey's special Democratic primary too early to call

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The race between a onetime political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders and a former congressman was too early to call Thursday in a special House Democratic primary for the seat vacated when Mikie Sherill was elected governor of New Jersey.

Tom Malinowski, Analilia Mejia in tight race in New Jersey's special House Democratic primary

Tom Malinowski, Analilia Mejia in tight race in New Jersey's special House Democratic primary

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A former congressman and a onetime political director for Sen. Bernie Sanders were in a tight race Thursday to become the Democratic nominee for a New Jersey U.S. House seat that was vacated when Mikie Sherill was elected governor.

Polls close for New Jersey's crowded Democratic primary in race for Sherrill's US House seat

Polls close for New Jersey's crowded Democratic primary in race for Sherrill's US House seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic voters voted to pick their party's candidate from a crowded field in Thursday's special election for the U.S. House seat that was opened up by Mikie Sherrill's victory in the race for governor.

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill's US House seat

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill's US House seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Democratic voters are picking their party's candidate from a crowded field in Thursday's special election for the U.S. House seat opened up by Mikie Sherrill's victory in the race for governor.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor with defiant tone against Trump

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor with defiant tone against Trump

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mikie Sherrill, the four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot who cast her November election in New Jersey as a victory over President Donald Trump's vision for the country, was inaugurated Tuesday as the state's 57th governor.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mikie Sherrill, the four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot who cast her November election in New Jersey as a victory over President Donald Trump's vision for the country, was inaugurated Tuesday as the state's 57th governor.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill to be sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill to be sworn in as New Jersey's 57th governor

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mikie Sherrill, the four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot who cast her November election in New Jersey as a victory over President Donald Trump's vision for the country, is set to be inaugurated as the state's 57th governor on Tuesday.

Trump store in suburban Philadelphia 'kind of run its course' and is set to close

BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) -- A suburban Philadelphia shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it's closing its doors, six years after opening.

Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey's next governor and will focus on affordability

Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey's next governor and will focus on affordability

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday she believes she has a mandate to fulfill campaign promises of making the state more affordable, and the Democrat is dialing back on her criticism of Republican President Donald Trump for now.

Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are 'prejudicial' and should be removed

Judge says DHS social media posts in Rep. McIver prosecution are 'prejudicial' and should be removed

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A federal judge overseeing the Trump administration's prosecution of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver on charges she assaulted and impeded immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center told the government to remove social media posts he called "prejudicial" to the congresswoman.

Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutor

Appellate judges question moves to keep Alina Habba in place as top New Jersey prosecutor

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Federal appeals court judges on Monday questioned the Trump administration's maneuvers to keep the president's former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor.

Trump administration to defend Alina Habba's tenure as top New Jersey prosecutor

Trump administration to defend Alina Habba's tenure as top New Jersey prosecutor

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments Monday over whether President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey since earlier this year.

Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey pushes back after GOP questions her service record

Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey pushes back after GOP questions her service record

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey in this year's high-stakes race is defending her Navy service record amid questions surrounding a cheating scandal during her time at the Naval Academy, and pushing back against the Trump administration's release of her mostly unredacted military records.

Candidates clash over Trump, costs and political divisions in New Jersey governor's debate

Candidates clash over Trump, costs and political divisions in New Jersey governor's debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli clashed over the economy, President Donald Trump's leadership and political divisions as they faced off Sunday night for the opening debate in New Jersey's high-stakes governor's race.

What to watch for in the opening debate in the race for New Jersey governor

What to watch for in the opening debate in the race for New Jersey governor

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are set for their opening debate in the governor's race in New Jersey, one of just two states with the top office on the ballot this fall in elections viewed as a gauge of how voters feel about President Donald Trump's second term.

Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor

Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The Justice Department fought to keep President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey on Tuesday after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.

Pam Bondi says judge-picked New Jersey prosecutor succeeding Alina Habba has been removed

Pam Bondi says judge-picked New Jersey prosecutor succeeding Alina Habba has been removed

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday said the New Jersey federal prosecutor, who just hours earlier was named as the replacement for interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, has been removed.

Meet Rep. LaMonica McIver, the Democrat being prosecuted over encounter outside NJ immigration jail

Meet Rep. LaMonica McIver, the Democrat being prosecuted over encounter outside NJ immigration jail

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges she assaulted officials during an oversight visit to an immigration detention center in May. It's a rare federal prosecution against a current member of Congress on charges other than corruption or fraud.

Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- That perfect slice of Jersey pizza. Garden State puns about putting down roots. A whirlwind lesson on Navy helicopters.

Pizza, diners and helicopters: A user's guide to the 2025 New Jersey governor's race

Pizza, diners and helicopters: A user's guide to the 2025 New Jersey governor's race

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- That perfect slice of Jersey pizza. Garden State puns about putting down roots. A whirlwind lesson on Navy helicopters.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governor

Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli to face off in race for New Jersey governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who had President Donald Trump's endorsement, won their primary elections in New Jersey's race for governor, setting the stage for a November election, poised to be fought in part over affordability and the president's policies.

US Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey Democratic primary for governor

US Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey Democratic primary for governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's race for governor, emerging from a crowded field of experienced rivals on the strength of her biography as a Navy pilot and former prosecutor who has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump.

Jack Ciattarelli, ex-state lawmaker backed by Trump, wins New Jersey Republican primary for governor

Jack Ciattarelli, ex-state lawmaker backed by Trump, wins New Jersey Republican primary for governor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Jack Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker and small businessman, won the Republican primary in New Jersey's race for governor, cruising to victory with the support of President Donald Trump.

US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center

US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted Tuesday on federal charges alleging she impeded and interfered with immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center while Newark's mayor was being arrested after he tried to join a congressional oversight visit at the facility.

Primary day in New Jersey governor's race could offer hints on how voters feel about Trump

Primary day in New Jersey governor's race could offer hints on how voters feel about Trump

TRENTON, N..J. (AP) -- New Jersey voters on Tuesday will settle the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor in a contest that could send signals about how the public is responding to President Donald Trump's agenda and how Democratic voters think their leaders should push back.

Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sued New Jersey's top federal prosecutor on Tuesday over his arrest on a trespassing charge, which was later dropped, at a federal immigration detention facility.

Trump, pushing for Ciattarelli, says New Jersey 'ready to pop out of blue horror show'

Trump, pushing for Ciattarelli, says New Jersey 'ready to pop out of blue horror show'

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday implored voters in New Jersey's primary for governor to support Republican Jack Ciattarelli when early in-person voting begins Tuesday and said the state was ready for a change after years of Democratic control.

Wrangling in New Jersey primaries tests messaging on Trump for November and beyond

Wrangling in New Jersey primaries tests messaging on Trump for November and beyond

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- In the waning days of New Jersey's contested primary for governor, Democratic and Republican candidates are offering a glimpse of where the general election campaign could go. They're grappling over the package of Trump tax breaks and program cuts recently passed by the House but characterizing it in dramatically different ways.

New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges

New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A federal judge in New Jersey on Wednesday ordered Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver released on her own recognizance during the congresswoman's first court appearance on assault charges stemming from immigration officials' attempt to arrest Newark's mayor at a detention facility.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says officials fingerprinting him second time tried to 'humiliate' him

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says officials fingerprinting him second time tried to 'humiliate' him

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said federal prosecutors tried to "humiliate and degrade" him by making him give his fingerprints and take a mug shot for a second time Thursday after a court appearance on a trespassing charge stemming from his arrest at an immigration detention center he was protesting.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka set to appear in court on charge of trespassing at immigration facility

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka set to appear in court on charge of trespassing at immigration facility

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to appear in federal court Thursday for a status conference on the Trump administration's charge he trespassed at an immigration detention center in the city last week.

'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

'This has got to be a moment in America,' Cory Booker tells 1st town hall since record speech

PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Cory Booker took a version of his record-breaking Senate floor speech on the road Saturday to a town hall meeting in a New Jersey gymnasium, calling on people to find out what they can do to push back on President Donald Trump's agenda.

New Jersey's GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

New Jersey's GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The most important Republican in New Jersey's race for governor this year might well be a part-time resident of Bedminster who burnished his reputation and his brand near the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor

Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday named his one-time defense attorney and current White House counselor Alina Habba to be the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim implores town hall to 'please stay engaged'

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim implores town hall to 'please stay engaged'

EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim implored a standing-room-only town hall on Thursday to get involved in politics as a way to push back against President Donald Trump's agenda.

Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

Democrats running for New Jersey governor navigate the delicate politics of immigration

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Along an industrial stretch of roadway in New Jersey's biggest city, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appeared with immigrants rights activists last week to protest the Trump administration's deal with a private company to open the first new immigration detention center of the president's second term.

Trump administration appeals Maryland judge's ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday said it's appealing a Maryland federal judge's ruling blocking the president's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for people whose parents are not legally in the country.

Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

Republicans running for New Jersey governor swing at one another in first debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Four candidates competing in New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial primary spared few punches Tuesday when they faced off in their first debate ahead of the June 10 vote.

New Jersey Democrats square off in 1st gubernatorial debate

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Six New Jersey Democrats, including two sitting members of Congress, the mayors of the state's two biggest cities, the head of the biggest teachers union in the state and a former top lawmaker squared off Sunday in the first debate this year in the contest for governor.

22 states sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

22 states sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

Attorneys general from 22 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump's move to end a century-old immigration practice known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents' status.

States sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

States sue to stop Trump's order blocking birthright citizenship

Attorneys general from 18 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump's move to end a decades-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents' status.

Trump signed an order to end birthright citizenship. What is it and what does that mean?

Trump signed an order to end birthright citizenship. What is it and what does that mean?

President Donald Trump moved to end a decades-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship when he ordered the cancellation of the constitutional guarantee that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents' status.

More than a dozen Democratic AGs say they'll defend gun regulations ahead of Trump's 2nd term

More than a dozen Democratic AGs say they'll defend gun regulations ahead of Trump's 2nd term

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- More than a dozen Democratic state attorneys general said Thursday they plan to defend two gun regulations now being challenged in court, including one banning devices that enable semiautomatic guns to fire more quickly.

New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump's return to office

New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump's return to office

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey is going to build up a supply of medication used in abortions, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday during his state of the state address as he both pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump and warned that the state is ready to push back against the incoming administration.

Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormick

Why AP called the Pennsylvania Senate race for David McCormick

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican David McCormick cut Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's leads in Philadelphia and its populous suburbs and built leads in the more GOP-leaning parts of the state, foreclosing the incumbent's pathway to victory when The Associated Press called the race.

Why AP hasn't called the Pennsylvania Senate race

Why AP hasn't called the Pennsylvania Senate race

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pennsylvania's Senate contest between Democratic incumbent Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick is still too early to call.

Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy

Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Tim Sheehy shaved Democratic Sen. Jon Tester's margins in Montana's populous counties and ran up his lead in the state's more rural regions building a cushion the incumbent couldn't catch when The Associated Press called the race.

Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump

Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- If it wasn't a red wave in the nation's most consequential battleground, there was at least a red swell.

Why AP called the Maryland Senate race for Angela Alsobrooks

Why AP called the Maryland Senate race for Angela Alsobrooks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrat Angela Alsobrooks racked up a big lead with Maryland's large early vote share and kept it close with Republican Larry Hogan among Election Day voters at the time The Associated Press called the race.

Democrat Andy Kim wins open New Jersey Senate seat, defeating Republican Curtis Bashaw

Democrat Andy Kim wins open New Jersey Senate seat, defeating Republican Curtis Bashaw

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim was elected Tuesday to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican businessman Curtis Bashaw for the seat that opened when Bob Menendez resigned this year after his federal conviction on bribery charges.

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off in a New Jersey Senate race opened up by a bribery scandal

Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw face off in a New Jersey Senate race opened up by a bribery scandal

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey voters are deciding between Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim and hotel developer Curtis Bashaw, a Republican, in the race to fill the Senate seat occupied until recently by Democrat Bob Menendez, who resigned following afederal bribery conviction.

A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A clumsy and time-consuming early voting option in the nation's biggest presidential battleground state is creating frustration, leading to hours-long lines and prompting claims of disenfranchisement as voters swamp county offices that are not prepared to handle the influx.

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

The district attorney of Philadelphia filed a lawsuit Monday to halt Elon Musk 's $1 million giveaways as part of his political organization's effort boosting Donald Trump 's presidential campaign.

Philadelphia DA says he is suing Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

Philadelphia DA says he is suing Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

The district attorney of Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit to halt Elon Musk 's $1 million giveaways as part of his political organization's effort boosting Donald Trump 's presidential campaign.