Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics
Coverage of Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics in the Nexus archive.
- New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from work for four months without notice. Will he face consequences?
New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. was absent from work for four months without explanation, missing 140 votes before returning on June 30 to announce treatment for depression. The article explores whether elected officials can be held accountable for unexplained absences, noting that U.S. Congressional rules do not require attendance or explanation of absences.
- Adam Hamawy won a wide-open Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. What were his keys to victory?
Adam Hamawy, a surgeon and political newcomer, won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District Democratic primary with 28% of the vote, defeating 12 candidates. His victory was attributed to the absence of the state’s former 'county line' ballot system and significant outside spending, including $2 million from American Priorities, a pro-Palestinian super PAC.