Madison Fernandez

3 weeks ago | politico.com | Madison Fernandez

‘A load of excitement’ Presler spending so much time in New Jersey “signals to a lot of people that we’re taking 2025 very seriously,” said Hunterdon County Republican Committee Chair Gabe Plumer. And while Presler’s voter registrations tactics could help Republicans close the gap that Democrats have held in the state, it’s his persona that they see as just as much of a value add to build off Republicans’ enthusiasm from last year.

3 weeks ago | politico.com | Madison Fernandez

Good Friday morning!New Jersey hasn’t been seen as a political battleground for decades. Republicans are hoping this year is different. Long the minority party in the state, New Jersey Republicans have been emboldened by President Donald Trump’s closer than expected finish in November, as well as gains in registered Republicans over the years. Also helping their cause ahead of this year’s gubernatorial election: some early national buy-in.

1 month ago | politico.com | Madison Fernandez

The university’s president cited “changing political and media landscapes.” The Monmouth University Polling Institute was established in 2005 and has been led by Patrick Murray. | Mel Evans/AP Monmouth University is shuttering its nationally recognized polling institute, citing “changing political and media landscapes.” Monmouth University President Patrick F. Leahy announced the closure, effective July 1, on Wednesday.

1 month ago | politico.com | Madison Fernandez |Daniel Han

It’s an unexpected surge for Baraka ahead of the June primary, which has attracted some of the most influential and ambitious Democrats in the state and has widely been seen as anyone’s game. His repeated attacks on Trump and Trump’s policies — especially moves on immigration — appear to be buoying Baraka’s candidacy. And Baraka thinks that’s proof other members of his party are approaching the Trump era all wrong.

1 month ago | politico.com | Madison Fernandez

That isn’t sitting well with some county leaders. Skipping conventions is a “slap in the organization’s face,” said Union County Republican Chair Carlos Santos, whose county’s convention is next week. “I know what they’re trying to do. They’re trying to tear down the party and say, ‘The county party has been corrupt.’ And you know what, some of them have,” Santos said.